The Bitcoin Frontier

• Is bitcoin the singularity? with big tech engineer Radu

  In this episode, we sit down with Radu, an engineer at Amazon and deep thinker in the bitcoin space. Radu shares his journey from discovering bitcoin in 2015 to developing a unique thermodynamic perspective on its inevitability. We discuss how he ties bitcoin to the laws of energy, his insights into bitcoin as perfected digital energy, and the role of proof of work in anchoring its value. Radu explains bitcoin’s function as an energy conduit and how it drives perpetual innovation in mining and energy efficiency. We explore his views on bitcoin as a singularity, its potential to reshape global capital flows, and the long-term impact on nation-states and human consciousness. Radu also touches on the philosophical implications of a bitcoin standard and how technology, like AI, accelerates this transformation.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email [email protected]→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Buy bitcoin in an IRA—sign up today and get your first year free: unchained.com/frontierTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro01:09 - Radu’s journey from engineering to bitcoin03:14 - The first bitcoin opportunity missed at $40004:02 - How a coworker sparked Radu’s bitcoin curiosity05:19 - Riding bitcoin from $20K to $3K and back06:46 - Discovering bitcoin's inevitability through thermodynamics08:20 - The Michael Saylor moment that changed everything10:03 - Why bitcoin is perfected digital energy13:05 - Bitcoin as the ultimate energy conduit21:00 - Bitcoin’s perpetual flywheel: the gradient minimization engine27:20 - How bitcoin is pulling global capital like a waterfall31:47 - The future: from digital capital to digital energy32:07 - Bitcoin and the path to universal consciousness38:52 - Can humanity handle the coming singularity?WHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Burnett (Host) on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital→ Jose Burgos (Director of Media Production) on Twitter: https://x.com/DeFBeD→ Radu on Twitter: https://x.com/LizardWizardBTC

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• Could open-source mining further decentralize bitcoin? with Skot instigator of Bitaxe

  In this episode, we sit down with Skot, electrical engineer and creator of Bitaxe, the first open-source ASIC bitcoin miner. Skot shares his journey from IoT hardware development to designing hardware for bitcoin mining, including his early experiments with FPGAs in a university lab. We discuss the significance of open-source mining for bitcoin’s future, the challenges of hardware and firmware development, and how Bitaxe compares to industry giants like Bitmain. Skot explains the potential for decentralized mining, the risks of centralization in mining hardware and pools, and why making mining accessible and transparent is critical. We also touch on the concept of incorporating miners into household devices and the role of small-scale miners in bitcoin’s long-term resilience.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email [email protected]→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Buy bitcoin in an IRA—sign up today and get your first year free: unchained.com/frontierTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro01:16 - Meet Skot, the mind behind Bitaxe02:34 - From IoT projects to bitcoin mining innovation05:20 - Skot’s bitcoin origin story and the PayPal saga09:35 - Mining bitcoin with university lab FPGAs12:11 - Why Skot started the first open-source ASIC miner14:55 - The challenges of open-source bitcoin mining hardware19:59 - Bitaxe vs. Bitmain: efficiency showdown21:25 - Who’s building Bitaxes and why?25:01 - The importance of open-source mining for bitcoin’s future28:26 - Can Bitaxe become a significant part of bitcoin’s hash rate?33:39 - The dream of decentralized mining in household devices41:02 - The future of bitcoin mining: big grids vs. home miners47:06 - Skot’s take on mining centralization risks53:37 - How open-source mining could save bitcoinWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Burnett (Host) on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital→ Jose Burgos (Director of Media Production) on Twitter: https://x.com/DeFBeD→ Skot on Twitter: https://x.com/skot9000

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• Could bitcoin make Michael Saylor the richest man alive? with NYU Stern adjunct professor Tad Smith

  In this episode, we sit down with Tad Smith, founder of Durable Money, partner at One Roundtable Partners, and former CEO of Sotheby’s and Madison Square Garden. Tad reflects on his journey from leading global companies to teaching strategy and finance at NYU Stern. We discuss his teaching methods, including the Amazon case study that captivated students, and how it applies to understanding bitcoin and MicroStrategy today. Tad shares insights on risk versus volatility, the challenges of valuing bitcoin and MicroStrategy, and the role of patterns in investment decisions. We also explore the concept of a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve, the biggest risks to bitcoin, and why Tad believes bitcoin is reshaping capital allocation worldwide.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email [email protected]→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Buy bitcoin in an IRA—sign up today and get your first year free: unchained.com/frontierTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro1:00 - From Sotheby’s to Madison Square Garden3:00 - Teaching at NYU Stern: Lessons from students5:30 - The Amazon case study that wowed students9:00 - Patterns in history: Bitcoin's historical rhymes12:30 - MicroStrategy’s bold bitcoin bet17:00 - Volatility vs. risk: What investors get wrong22:00 - Why is bitcoin so volatile?33:00 - Should the U.S. create a strategic bitcoin reserve?48:30 - The biggest risks to bitcoinWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Burnett (Host) on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital→ Jose Burgos (Director of Media Production) on Twitter: https://x.com/DeFBeD→ Tad Smith on Twitter: https://x.com/tadtweets

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• Fighting for 21,000,000 bitcoin with Kenny Florian

  In this episode, we sit down with Kenny Florian, former UFC fighter, broadcaster, and co-host of the Anik & Florian Podcast, to discuss his journey from martial arts to bitcoin. Kenny reflects on his fighting career, the lessons learned from competition, and how his mindset shifted when he discovered bitcoin in 2017. We explore the parallels between the discipline of fighting and the principles of bitcoin, misconceptions about volatility, and its role as a defensive asset. Kenny shares his thoughts on bitcoin’s potential as a global reserve, the growing race for adoption among nations, and the unique advantages it offers over traditional assets like real estate. We also discuss self-custody, the importance of educating newcomers, and how tools like Unchained’s bitcoin retirement calculator can help individuals better understand bitcoin's long term potential.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email [email protected]→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Buy bitcoin in an IRA—sign up today and get your first year free: unchained.com/frontierTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:06 - Introducing Kenny Florian00:02:30 - From law school dreams to the UFC00:05:15 - What it's like training as a professional fighter00:07:35 - The mental and physical challenges of weight cutting00:10:17 - Discovering bitcoin: first impressions and early doubts00:13:55 - Going all in on bitcoin in 201700:15:35 - Why bitcoin is the ultimate underdog00:18:12 - Bitcoin's defensive qualities and wealth preservation00:22:03 - Misconceptions about bitcoin: volatility and risk00:24:18 - Bitcoin vs. traditional investments like real estate00:26:50 - Lessons from Michael Saylor's bitcoin advocacy00:29:45 - Bitcoin's role in geopolitical and financial systems00:33:02 - The race for bitcoin adoption among nations00:36:12 - How bitcoin changes personal finance and wealth strategy00:40:02 - The importance of self-custody in bitcoin ownership00:42:15 - The power of bitcoin as a tool for individuals and nations00:45:25 - The future of bitcoin: 10 to 20 years from now00:48:05 - Advice for beginners: understanding bitcoin's potential00:50:50 - Reflections on bitcoin's journey and its role in global changeWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital→ Kenny Florian’s Twitter: https://x.com/kennyflorian

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• Should the U.S. build a national strategic bitcoin reserve?

  In this episode, we sit down with George Selgin, Director Emeritus at the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, to explore his views on money, markets, and bitcoin’s role in the global economy. George shares his journey from studying marine biology to becoming a leading voice in monetary economics and discusses how definitions of money have evolved. We examine bitcoin’s classification as a synthetic commodity, its potential as a store of value, and whether it could ever replace the US dollar. George also analyzes the proposed bitcoin strategic reserve, highlighting its costs, risks, and implications for government debt.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email [email protected]→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Buy bitcoin in an IRA—sign up today and get your first year free: unchained.com/frontierTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:11 - Introducing George Selgin's background and career00:07:42 - Moving from Hong Kong to the University of Georgia00:09:50 - Defining money and its role in economics00:12:12 - Explaining why bitcoin doesn’t meet the definition of money00:13:31 - Defining the dollar and its place in the economy00:15:52 - Understanding gold’s history and modern role00:19:11 - Analyzing bitcoin as a synthetic commodity00:21:51 - Evaluating bitcoin as a store of value vs. medium of exchange00:24:52 - Discussing bitcoin’s long-term price potential00:29:21 - Examining markets, prices, and bitcoin’s future00:36:13 - Questioning if the US dollar could be replaced00:42:36 - Evaluating the bitcoin strategic reserve proposal00:49:11 - Breaking down the costs and risks of a bitcoin reserve00:55:00 - Closing thoughts and where to follow George SelginWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital→ George Selgin’s Twitter: https://x.com/GeorgeSelgin

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