The Bitcoin Matrix

In this episode, Cedric sits down with British Hodl, a former gold and real estate investor turned Bitcoin advocate, about his journey into Bitcoin and his mission to help others secure their financial future. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on X: https://x.com/BritishHodl Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - The Mission to Get to One Bitcoin 07:52 - Failing Traditional Savings 11:03 - Today’s Good Investor 12:43 - Trump & Bitcoin 15:11 - BlackRock & Bitcoin 17:38 - Bitcoin as Collateral 18:32 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves 21:01 - MicroStrategy & Bitcoin 24:35 - Valuing Bitcoin 29:05 - Are Cycles Over? 32:11 - Spending vs. Selling 39:51 - El Salvador & Bitcoin 52:02 - Bitcoin’s Mission 56:15 - British Hodl’s Role 1:02:45 - Future of British Hodl I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Cedric sits down with wealth management expert Andy Edstrom to discuss Bitcoin’s market cycles, the challenges of holding during bull runs, and the evolving dynamics of property rights in a decentralized world. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on X: https://x.com/edstromandrew Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Andy’s Background 03:59 - Reflections on Past Episodes 04:59 - LA Fires and Resilience 09:29 - Private vs. Public Solutions 14:29 - Emotional Impact of Disasters 18:29 - Property Rights and Bitcoin 22:29 - Ownership Durability Explained 25:29 - Bitcoin Market Cycles 29:29 - Bitcoin’s Long-Term Price Potential 32:59 - Holding Bitcoin Through Bear Markets 36:29 - Selling vs. Borrowing Bitcoin 42:29 - Real Estate vs. Bitcoin as Investments 46:29 - Bitcoin Price Manipulation 53:29 - Transparency in Bitcoin vs. Stocks 58:29 - Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin 1:03:29 - ETFs and Wealth Managers’ Role 1:09:29 - Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin’s Future 01:09:25 - Bitcoin and Programmability 01:11:08 - Closing Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Cedric sits down with digital capitalist Jeff Walton to explore the intricate connections between financial markets, Bitcoin, and MicroStrategy’s game-changing strategies for the future. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on X: @PunterJeff Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Jeff Walton’s Introduction 03:30 - College and Career Path 05:19 - Origin of “Punter Jeff” 07:07 - Market Architecture 09:15 - Bitcoin and MicroStrategy 12:41 - Risk Management Insights 14:49 - Reinsurance Market Overview 17:17 - Equity Market Design 19:43 - S&P 500 Dynamics 23:45 - Valuation Challenges 25:20 - Indexing Impacts 27:48 - Metrics Traders Use 32:51 - Volatility and Options 39:14 - Trading Strategies 45:11 - Tax Implications 48:47 - Future of Collateral 53:04 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves 57:18 - Price Discovery Dynamics 01:01:50 - Financial Innovations 01:06:29 - Lessons from Amazon 01:09:25 - Bitcoin and Programmability 01:11:08 - Closing Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of being invited on the Byte Federal Podcast and sitting down with my good friend Paul Tarantino for an engaging conversation about Bitcoin’s transformative impact on personal identity, global economics, and investment strategies. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get your ticket for Bitcoin Day Naples 2025 at BitcoinDay.io and get $21 off your ticket by using code MATRIX at checkout. Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on X: x.com/ByteFederal & x.com/PaulSTarantino Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 – Intro 01:34 – Cedric’s introduction 03:54 – Thoughts on X app lately 07:54 – Analyzing Trump’s 1st year after taking office 12:10 – Making the Case for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 14:59 – Omega candle 17:27 – Psychology behind the Bitcoin cycles 23:04 – The opportunity cost of not having Bitcoin 30:02 – Real Estate vs Bitcoin 34:54 – Dissecting the Normie’s way of thinking 41:14 – How Bitcoin changes your identity 45:49 – How Cedric got into Bitcoin as an Accountant 53:04 – Bitcoin’s modern era 58:04 – Now is Bitcoin’s time to shine 1:01:35 – The state of the Dollar if War comes 1:09:09 – The accounting of Bitcoin 1:16:34 – Microstrategy’s position 1:26:02 – How Corporations and Nation State protect their Bitcoins? 1:28:50 – ETFs with in-kind distribution 1:32:04 – The success stories of Bitcoin I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

Leon Wankum, a real estate expert specializing in Bitcoin strategies, brings fascinating insights into the transformative potential of Bitcoin in real estate. He discusses how Bitcoin can redefine wealth and the historical links between property ownership and value. Wankum argues that Bitcoin serves as a superior store of value, akin to digital land, and addresses the challenges real estate faces in today's market. He also explores how Bitcoin can enhance financial privacy and protect developers from market fluctuations, signaling a new era in investment strategies.

In this episode, Cedric sits down with CJ Konstantinos who is all in on Bitcoin as pristine collateral and the ultimate reserve asset for the internet economy. CJ is fired up about Strategic Bitcoin Reserves and Bitcoin bonds, calling them game-changing tools to fix negative real rates, rescuing failing pensions, and creating a more sustainable economy. In CJ’s eyes, we stand at a historic turning point—these innovations aren’t just solutions; they’re the key to restoring trust and securing America’s dominance in a rapidly unfolding Bitcoin-driven future. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - CJ’s background 10:30 - Why Bitcoin Is the Reserve Asset of the Internet Economy 13:40 - Bitcoin vs Fiat: A Truth Machine in a World of Lies 16:40 - How Bitcoin Outpaces Fiat as a Store of Value 22:00 - The Fiat Collapse and Hyperinflation Warning 24:33 - The Case for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 26:35 - Bitcoin Bonds: A Revolutionary Financial Tool 30:20 - Municipal Bitcoin Bonds 32:30 - The Compounding Growth of Bitcoin 38:00 - The Dollar is the perfect L2 for Bitcoin 41:30 - The Parameters of a Strategic Bitcoin reserve 44:55 - Redefining Risk with Bitcoin Bonds 53:07 - Higher Lows: Bitcoin as Savings Technology 59:20 - Bitcoin’s Future Price Potential 1:01:00 - Beyond the Commodity Cycle: Bitcoin as Money 1:03:50 - How Inflation turn into Hyperinflation 1:07:00 - CJ’s Orange Pill Story 1:21:00 - Parameters of Bitcoin as Collateral 1:25:00 - People’s Reserve 1:31:30 - Middle Eastern Countries already accumulate a Bitcoin Reserve 1:34:00 - Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin’s Role in a New Economy Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Get your ticket for Bitcoin Day Naples 2025 at BitcoinDay.io and get $21 off your ticket by using code MATRIX at checkout. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Follow CJ Konstantinos on X Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X and TheBitcoinMatrix.com I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. Thank you for listening!

This episode explores the economic challenges of our time, from inflation and hyperinflation to the Federal Reserve’s role in deepening division and corruption. Rudy provides sharp insights on how the 2020 financial crisis amplified the failures of 2008 and discusses Bitcoin’s potential to tackle systemic issues, while addressing political polarization and offering a fresh perspective on finding common ground. CHAPTERS : 00:00 - 1:41 - Intro 02:51 - The Story Behind the Rudy’s Persona 04:51 - Why the CPI Metric Is a Scam 06:11 - The Devastating Impact of Hyperinflation 07:56 - How the Federal Reserve Is Destroying Lives 09:56 - Why Building a Following on X (Twitter) Matters 15:21 - Is Hyperinflation Unavoidable? 20:31 - The Hidden Failures of TARP Explained 23:54 - 2020: A Financial Crisis on Steroids 28:51 - Rudy’s Take on the Occupy Wall Street Movement 30:11 - Why Rudy Almost Voted for Bernie Sanders in 2016 34:06 - How the Federal Reserve Fuels Division and Corruption 38:00 - Democrats vs. Republicans: Why It’s a Dead-End Debate 41:09 - Unpacking Doubts About Trump’s Election 44:25 - Short-Term Solutions for Federal Reserve Reform 49:12 - The Middle-Class Crisis in America 53:51 - Inflation’s Real Impact on Everyday Lives 1:01:21 - Bitcoin’s Role in Addressing Economic Issues 1:04:21 - Institutions Are Taking Over Bitcoin – What It Means 1:07:30 - The Importance of Focusing on Shared Goals 1:11:31 - How Bitcoiners Recognize the Real Issues 1:14:30 - The Decline of Public Education in the U.S. 1:16:27 - What’s the True Rate of Inflation? 1:23:00 - Why the Fed Will Never Solve Inflation 1:26:30 - The Controversial Death of United Healthcare’s CEO Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Follow Rudy Havenstein on X Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X and TheBitcoinMatrix.com I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. Thank you for listening!

Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tom Luongo to discuss if the current financial system can survive without Bitcoin. We also get into what Tom thinks about ending the federal reserve immediately, the odds that trump can make it to inauguration day alive, and of course we cover how Tom thinks all the different markets will perform during all of this. Get up to $100 when you sign up and buy bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix - River is the best place to build your bitcoin wealth and they offer zero fees on recurring Bitcoin purchases. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. With their modular multi-sig vaults, you decide how to hold your keys. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric To get the best team bitcoin merch check out Hodlers Official at HodlersOfficial.com and use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Check out our new website at TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Tom Luongo on X Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

Today’s episode with Bob Burnett, the CEO of Barefoot Mining who has become a good friend and mentor to me was recorded several weeks ago but I still think there is a tremendous amount of signal in here as Bob always packs a punch. We talk about wars over hash rate, Bob’s most famous patent, the future of block space, how countries could possibly be sovereign in a bitcoin world and towards the end of our conversation we turn to some tough, hard topics like suicide, retirement, quality of life and true happiness. Get up to $100 when you sign up and buy bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix - River is the best place to build your bitcoin wealth and they offer zero fees on recurring Bitcoin purchases. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. With their modular multi-sig vaults, you decide how to hold your keys. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric To get the best team bitcoin merch check out Hodlers Official at HodlersOfficial.com and use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Bob Burnett is the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining, a company focused on the development of “horse-class” mining sites, and he is a vocal proponent for the expansion of diversity in Bitcoin mining site geography, scale, and energy sources. Bob has spent over 35 years as a technologist including 13 years at Gateway, Inc., a Fortune 200 personal computer company, where he led the company’s product development efforts as Chief Technical Officer. He has founded several companies in the Bitcoin mining space and is an evangelist and educator for Bitcoin and its importance to the world’s future. Check out our new website at TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Bob Burnett on X Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

Guess what guys I’m going to Amsterdam next week for the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe and you should go too! Join us October 9th and 10th and please support the show and get 10% off when you use my code matrix. If you use the code MATRIX and plan to attend DM me for a meet and greet with yours truly. Seriously if you use my code dm and we can meet up at the conference. The future of Bitcoin starts here. Thats the tag line guys this is going to be so dope! Get your tickets here: ba-tickets.b.tc/6cfa90b8333942358b6b2d3a63d27dc0/tickets?discount_code=matrix I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Get up to $100 when you sign up and buy bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix - River is the best place to build your bitcoin wealth and they offer zero fees on recurring Bitcoin purchases. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. With their modular multi-sig vaults, you decide how to hold your keys. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric To get the best team bitcoin merch check out Hodlers Official at HodlersOfficial.com and use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. JJ Carrell recently retired from the United States Border Patrol after a twenty-four year career as a Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge. Carrell brings a different view on immigration and on what is now transpiring in this forgotten and unknown place known as the border. Follow JJ Carrell on X Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!