"I want to make abundantly clear: I think we should end the Fed. I think the Federal Reserve should not exist. I think central banks around the world are cartels to support unlimited spending by governments." In this conversation, Dr. Jeff Ross shares his journey from being a doctor to a hedge fund manager, emphasizing the importance of Bitcoin as a unique asset. The discussion covers the evolution of the hedge fund industry with Bitcoin's inclusion, the speculative nature of Bitcoin treasury companies, and the significance of accumulating Bitcoin. Dr. Ross explains how macroeconomic factors and liquidity influence Bitcoin's price movements, introducing the Three Burner Theory. The conversation also touches on the Federal Reserve's impact on Bitcoin and the integration of Bitcoin into traditional finance, highlighting the potential for a new financial paradigm. In this conversation, Dr. Jeff Ross discusses the inevitable integration of Bitcoin into Wall Street, emphasizing the need to preserve its core values. He explores the potential for a new financial network built on Bitcoin and the impact of AI on business and employment. The discussion also touches on the geopolitical landscape, the risks of war, and the future of capitalism in an AI-driven world. Dr. Ross shares insights on the dangers of social media and concludes with his thoughts on Bitcoin price predictions and the importance of focusing on long-term value rather than short-term gains. They also discuss why we need to get rid of the federal reserve, Nostr and quitting social media, whether four year bitcoin halving cycles are finished, and mor Key Topics: The Federal Reserve Bitcoin Treasury Companies The Four-Year Cycle AI and Robotics Social Media Bitcoin Price Predictions FOLLOW DR JEFF ON NOSTR: https://primal.net/DrJeff THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

In this episode of the Bitcoin News Roundup, Walker America discusses the launch of ProtoMiner by Jack Dorsey's Block, Michael Saylor's Bitcoin acquisition strategy, and various topics including U.S. Treasury policies on Bitcoin and Harvard University's investment in a Bitcoin ETF. Key Topics: Jack Dorsey's BLOCK Launchs Proto Rig Bitcoin Miner Michael Saylor's Strategy Keeps Buying Bitcoin U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Bends the Knee Bitcoin Treasury Companies Harvard's Bitcoin ETF Investment Retard of the Week ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE ***** FOLLOW THE GUESTS: BEEFTOSHI: Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqstkcc59z2a768tk5nqdwhrnwcjkpyjkcvjullurz3qqauaq46x39qqj35xr X: https://x.com/beeftoshi JIM: Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsy2d24rfqzwxc9n2ujku084dlgwqqxrgkervxjpucna7p0q5htppgeluehw X: https://x.com/uncleJim21

In this episode of The Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America interviews Average Gary about his experience as a former Chinese linguist for the Navy and his current work in Bitcoin, focusing on veteran involvement, mining, and freedom technologies. FOLLOW GARY: https://primal.net/gary https://bitcoinveterans.org/ Key Topics: Bitcoin veterans Bitcoin Mining Stratum V2 E-hash Privacy Open source technology Freedom Tech Peer-to-peer communications THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, host Walker chats with MADEX, a Bitcoin artist, designer, and Bull Bitcoin collaborator. They dive into MADEX's sobriety journey, the pitfalls of fiat wealth and scams, the transformative power of Bitcoin for freedom and entrepreneurship, and the role of art in rejecting fiat culture. Discussions touch on bear market vibes, AI's impact on creativity, fiat art money laundering, and Alberta's potential secession, emphasizing value creation, generational wealth, and building a parallel Bitcoin system. FOLLOW MADEX: NOSTR: https://primal.net/MADEX X: https://x.com/SPACEBULL WEB: https://linktr.ee/madexforever ***** THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

"If the US government were to go in and fully monetize Bitcoin, that enriches our citizens, our companies, our country, if we can stack enough Bitcoin in time, specifically at the expense of our geopolitical adversaries that are holding the competing asset, is gold." Walker America sits down with Zack Shapiro, Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to discuss the latest developments in Bitcoin regulation, the White House's Digital Assets Report, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve geopolitical game theory, the Samurai Wallet plea deal, the Tornado Cash trial, and the push for protective legislation like the Clarity Act. Key Topics: White House Digital Assets Report Samurai Wallet and Tornado Cash Cases The Clarity Act CBDCs vs Stablecoins Strategic Bitcoin Reserve FOLLOW ZACK: X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America hosts Zack Shapiro from the Bitcoin Policy Institute for an in-depth conversation on the rapidly evolving landscape of Bitcoin policy in Washington, D.C. They cover the recent plea deal in the Samurai Wallet case and its implications for non-custodial software developers, the ongoing Tornado Cash trial, and the need for legislative clarity through bills like the Clarity Act to protect peer-to-peer Bitcoin tools. The discussion dives into the White House's newly released 168-page Digital Assets Report, highlighting positive shifts in government tone toward Bitcoin, endorsements of non-custodial protections, stablecoin regulations, rejection of CBDCs, and support for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). Additional topics include tax reforms for Bitcoin miners and users, the interplay of Bitcoin with emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing, and BPI's new fellowship program to place Bitcoin experts in congressional offices. The episode emphasizes education, policy advocacy, and building to ensure Bitcoin's resilience against regulatory threats. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet.

"Bitcoin capturing everything means Bitcoin has to capture the securities market." In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, host Walker America is joined by Steven Lubka — founder of Vibes Capital Management and VP of Investor Relations at Nakamoto — for a high-signal conversation on Bitcoin treasury companies, paper Bitcoin summer, and how institutional financial engineering is accelerating Bitcoin adoption. They unpack what “paper Bitcoin summer” really means, why Bitcoin-focused public companies are not scams, and how financial tools like equity, preferred shares, and corporate debt are being leveraged in a speculative attack on fiat. Steven shares why these companies are not just “paper” proxies but key infrastructure for integrating Bitcoin into global capital markets — especially for institutions and jurisdictions where holding spot Bitcoin is not feasible. He breaks down the MNAV premium, the rise of MetaPlanet, and how Nakamoto is building the future of Bitcoin financial infrastructure. Plus, they riff on walking in the sun, health as proof-of-work, OTC misconceptions, ETH copycats, and why Sailor’s open-source playbook changed the game forever. FOLLOW STEVEN: https://x.com/DzambhalaHODL Key Topics: Paper Bitcoin Summer Bitcoin Treasury Companies Financialization of Bitcoin Speculative Attacks on Fiat Nakamoto’s Investment Strategy OTC desks THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

“Without maximal adoption of Bitcoin, the revolution has failed. And our children will not be living in the world that we want to give them.” In this episode of The Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America interviews Avi Burra, an engineer-turned-filmmaker, about his new Anthony Bourdain-inspired food and travel show "Finding Home," which explores the stories of Bitcoiners, expats, and immigrants finding a sovereign home in Bitcoin while showcasing their lives and culinary experiences. In this episode… The origin story of Finding Home and how it blends Bitcoin, food, and storytelling. How Bitcoiners are using film, travel, and culture to orange pill normies without being preachy. Why Nostr is the most fun place on the internet, and how open-source tools + AI “vibe coding” are empowering creators. The rising importance of reputation in a post-AI, cryptographically-signed world. How Finding Home draws inspiration from Anthony Bourdain to deliver emotionally resonant, Bitcoin-aligned content. The challenges of breaking out of the echo chamber and reaching new audiences through art, not arguments. How eCash, Nostr, and Lightning are enabling no-KYC AI access, micropayments, and decentralized content monetization. The importance of low time preference, family, and generational thinking—especially for Bitcoin dads. A behind-the-scenes look at self-funding a high-quality Bitcoin docuseries and how you can help support future episodes via IndieHub and Angor. FOLLOW AVI: https://primal.net/avi WATCH Finding Home: https://indeehub.studio/film/findinghome-season1-1 Support Finding Home on Angor: https://hub.angor.io/project/angor1qfzxd8n94r592gt3mrmgwe7knk6dhajmutpuhkx THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, host Walker America sits down with Troy Cross, professor of philosophy and co-founder of the Nakamoto Project, to unpack the latest comprehensive survey on Bitcoin adoption, sentiment, and politics in the U.S. This is the most in-depth data set to date on how Americans really think about Bitcoin. 🔍 Topics Covered: 🇺🇸 Walker’s eye-opening meetings with congressional staffers and why most don’t understand the difference between Bitcoin and Trump Coin 💥 Senator Dick Durbin’s anti-Bitcoin rant—and how it reveals deep generational and ideological gaps 📊 Key findings from Troy’s new Bitcoin survey: 48 million Americans have exposure to Bitcoin 📉 Why Bitcoin sentiment is declining on the left, despite institutional and political wins 🧠 “Bitcoiners Are Just People Who Know About Bitcoin” — how knowledge, not identity, drives adoption 🧭 The rise of “moral maximalism” among Bitcoiners — a unique moral profile unlike left or right 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bitcoin ownership by age, race, gender, political ideology, and income level 🪙 Should the U.S. convert some of its gold to Bitcoin? Troy reveals surprising data on public support ⚖️ Why Bitcoin adoption is becoming polarized—and how political tribalism could hinder broader access 🔥 Whether you’re a Bitcoiner, policymaker, or just Bitcoin-curious, this episode is packed with data-driven insights, philosophical perspective, and firsthand Capitol Hill drama you won’t hear anywhere else. FOLLOW TROY: X: https://x.com/thetrocro Nostr: https://primal.net/troy GET THE REPORT: https://www.thenakamotoproject.org/report THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > SIGN UP FOR THE FOLD BITCOIN REWARDS CREDIT CARD: https://foldapp.com/credit-card?r=UZoiP > Get the BITKIT mobile wallet: https://get.bitkit.to/walker > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

"You can't put all your eggs in one basket. You can't have one citizenship as a Bitcoiner. You must have a hedge in place." In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America sits down with Katie Ananina, founder of Plan B Passport and now with CitizenX, to explore how Bitcoiners can secure their sovereignty by stacking second passports, leveraging flag theory, and opting out of failing nation-states. Katie shares her incredible journey from pro athlete in post-Soviet Russia to U.S. immigrant, entrepreneur, and Bitcoin pioneer. She breaks down the sovereign individual thesis, the rise of Bitcoin citizenship programs like El Salvador’s, and why jurisdictions like Serbia, Argentina, and the Caribbean are leading the charge. FOLLOW KATIE ON X: https://x.com/PlanBpassport GET A SECOND PASSPORT: https://citizenx.com/?ref=wa EXODUS MAP: https://citizenx.com/exodus They dive into: • Why Bitcoiners need second citizenships before it’s too late • How nation-states are becoming subscription services • How governments are losing their monopoly on money and violence • Capital flight from socialist regimes like the UK and Canada • The future of microstates, borderless capital, and Bitcoin-based governance • How to acquire citizenship through investment, descent, or relocation Plus: prepping vs doomering, raising free kids in Austin, and what would cause Katie to finally leave America. 📍If you care about sovereignty, Bitcoin, global mobility, or escaping the fiat clown world—this is a must-watch. THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > SIGN UP FOR THE FOLD BITCOIN REWARDS CREDIT CARD: https://foldapp.com/credit-card?r=UZoiP > Get the BITKIT mobile wallet: https://get.bitkit.to/walker > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

"Ultimately we determined that the only true solution–TRUE solution–to a wrench attack is insurance." In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, host Walker America sits down with Becca Rubenfeld, co-founder of AnchorWatch, for a conversation on the future of Bitcoin insurance, self-custody security, and wrench attack protection. They dive deep into how AnchorWatch is revolutionizing Bitcoin custody through its insured multi-sig Trident Vault, using MiniScript to blend cryptographic guarantees with traditional Lloyd’s of London insurance. Becca shares AnchorWatch’s journey from startup to becoming the only retail-accessible Lloyd’s crypto coverholder and explains how their solution solves critical pain points for Bitcoiners—including inheritance, estate planning, and fraud prevention. You’ll learn: • Why AnchorWatch created a Bitcoin-native insurance layer • How their recovery layer ensures foolproof inheritance for families • Why ransomware and wrench attacks are rising—and how AnchorWatch defends against them • The difference between K&R insurance and standard Bitcoin loss coverage • AnchorWatch’s future plans for Bitcoin-denominated policies and Bitcoin-backed yield • How their infrastructure could power future Bitcoin mortgage collateralization • The surprising problem with most Bitcoiners’ “treasure map” inheritance plans FOLLOW BECCA: https://x.com/BeccaAmilee https://www.anchorwatch.com/ THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > SIGN UP FOR THE FOLD BITCOIN REWARDS CREDIT CARD: https://foldapp.com/credit-card?r=UZoiP > Get the BITKIT mobile wallet: https://get.bitkit.to/walker > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

“The right to transact actually precedes all other rights. I hope the Bitcoin community engages in what I think is actually the most important fight that we could possibly wage, is to get inserted into the Bill of Rights of freedom to transact.” In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, host Walker America sits down with Kent Halliburton, co-founder of Sazmining, for an eye-opening conversation on Bitcoin mining, KYC-free sats, the future of Bitcoin policy, and why wild sats are the ultimate form of financial freedom. Kent shares his orange-pill journey from rooftop solar to building a mining-as-a-service company that empowers everyday Bitcoiners to mine real, untouched, surveillance-free Bitcoin—without the noise, hassle, or KYC. We dive deep into: 🛠 Mining Misconceptions: Why most Bitcoiners misunderstand ROI, capex, and mining economics—and how Sazmining simplifies it all 🌍 Bitcoin Policy & Double Taxation: Why DC is still clueless, and how Bitcoiners are the intransigent minority reshaping politics 💥 Wild Sats vs. Surveillance Sats: Why mining your own Bitcoin restores privacy and boosts circular economy adoption ⚡ Renewables & Energy FUD: How Bitcoin mining is actually saving the planet by monetizing wasted and renewable energy ⛏️ Mining Pool Centralization: Why Ocean, Stratum V2, and decentralizing block template construction are critical for Bitcoin’s future 🔐 Quantum Threats: Are they real? And is Bitcoin ready? FOLLOW KENT: https://x.com/khalliburton THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > SIGN UP FOR THE FOLD BITCOIN REWARDS CREDIT CARD: https://foldapp.com/credit-card?r=UZoiP > Get the BITKIT mobile wallet: https://get.bitkit.to/walker > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

In this live stream from the Rumble booth in Vegas, Walker from THE Bitcoin Podcast interviews Bitcoin developer Peter Todd on topics ranging from the HBO documentary where Todd was portrayed as Satoshi Nakamoto to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to open timestamps to tail emissions to the filtering debate and much more. FOLLOW PETER: X: https://x.com/peterktodd Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsve2jcud7fnjzmchn4gq52wx9agey9uhfukv69dy0v4wpuw4w53nqh8t7m0 https://opentimestamps.org/ THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > SIGN UP FOR THE FOLD BITCOIN REWARDS CREDIT CARD: https://foldapp.com/credit-card?r=UZoiP > Get the BITKIT mobile wallet: https://get.bitkit.to/walker > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE