Episode notes
In this episode, I chat with American HODL, a legendary voice in the Bitcoin space. He opens up about how Bitcoin helped secure his family’s financial future, and why most of us underestimate the radical transformation $100 million Bitcoin will bring.
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:18 – Welcome Back, HODL
03:30 – Bear Market Conviction
04:40 – Trade Wars & Uncertainty
07:16 – Bitcoin as an Infinite Game
09:57 – From Speculating to Saving
11:56 – Orange-Pilling Family
15:37 – Leading with Self-Custody
21:03 – Security & Simple Living
23:47 – Resentment from the Fiat World
26:02 – Emotional Toll of Volatility
29:27 – Spartan Class Bitcoiners
32:37 – Capital Allocation Strategy
35:17 – Rise of the Bitcoin Mafia
37:47 – $100M BTC & Global Shifts
40:59 – ETFs, Self-Custody & Citizenship
45:02 – Governments Want Your Keys
47:52 – Fourth Turning Vibes
50:58 – Bretton Woods 2.0
55:39 – Helping Others with Bitcoin
58:22 – Bitcoin’s Emotional Rollercoaster
01:05:02 – Lessons from Past Cycles
01:11:32 – Long-Term Wealth Tactics
01:14:57 – Bitcoin & Relationships
01:18:12 – Prepping for the Bull Run
01:21:27 – Final Wisdom
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