The Bitcoin Matrix

In this episode, Ali Hamam talks about converting Tahini's Restaurant's cash reserves into Bitcoin. Topics include Ali's Bitcoin journey, leaving Egypt, empowering communuties and an important message for the Muslim community.

In the show's debut, host Cedric Youngelman talks about the world of Bitcoin with renowned expert on the investment case for Bitcoin, Pierre Rochard. Topics include Pierre's origins in the space, the role of technology in reducing the cost of self-defense, Breonna Taylor and more.

In this rip with Preston Pysh the fearless cadet we speak about his lessons from West Point Academy and how FinCEN may be violating your rights.

"The one thing I did learn at West Point was never ever accept defeat. Never ever allow your environment to dictate that you're going to fail. Don't be a victim of your environment. Harness your environment. Win!"

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"Nobody is going to put you on your their back & carry you 20 miles through the forest. You have to do that yourself. If your feet are bleeding so what. Do the hike! Don't be a wimp! Don't be scared! Get busy! Take responsibility for yourself & Bitcoin is that."

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In this episode Cedric sits down with American HODL to talk about how bitcoin is the best drug on earth and how the bitcoin mafia is going to take over the world.

"YOU GOTTA BELIEVE THAT YOUR LIFE CAN BE BETTER. YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE THE KIND OF PERSON WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE BITCOIN STORY & THAT YOU CAN BE A PLAYER HERE & YOUR LIFE CAN MATTER & IT'S A CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE GAME WHERE YOU MAKE THE DECISION." - AMERICAN HODL

"IT'S THE BEST DRUG ON EARTH. THERE'S NOTHING LIKE IT. EVERY BULL CYCLE TOP I FEEL LIKE I AM JUST MAINLINING COCAINE RIGHT IN TO THE VEIN." - AMERICAN HODL

Sponsors:

• Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar.
• River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River.
• Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric
• Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase.

Affiliates:

• The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change.
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In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Booth to dive deep into the mathematics behind a $43M Bitcoin, the economic contradictions of inflation, and much more.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

02:38 - What’s Going On With the Economy

04:16 - How the Current System Creates Insecurity

11:36 - Are We in a Breakdown Phase?

15:39 - Bitcoin, Lightning, and Stablecoins

17:46 - The Inescapable Nature of the Credit System

25:52 - Why Medium of Exchange Use Matters

30:41 - Stablecoins as “Guaranteed Loss Coins”

33:57 - The Role of Self-Custody in Bitcoin Adoption

38:21 - Polling Bitcoiners: Self-Custody, Nodes, and Spending

43:51 - Will Robots Want Money?

47:07 - Building the Decentralized Counterbalance

47:12 - Is Inflation the Greatest Lie Ever Told?

51:34 - One Bitcoin = $43 Million?

55:39 - Will Bitcoin Have a Bigger Impact Than the Internet?

57:51 - What Could Stop Bitcoin?

59:30 - Ross Ulbricht’s Release

1:00:36 - Josh Mandell, Price Predictions & Shared Wisdom

1:04:49 - Compassion for Precoiners and Everyone Else

1:07:37 - Final 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!