One Way Ratchet: A Bitcoin Journey

September 19, 2024 10:10am

5 Things | Bitcoin Cycles - Bullish BlackRock Report - Fed Rate Cuts - Exploding Pagers | 066

Dan and Greg break down the 5 things you need to know about Bitcoin and the world for the week of Sept 19, 2024.

Today we get into:

Bitcoin 4-year cycles and the impact of electionsBullish report just published by BlackRock, another example of how early we areFed cuts rates by 0.5%. Right on cue. Probably bad for economy but great for BitcoinExploding pagers and the very real supply chain riskThe bananas year continues

Enjoy!

September 12, 2024 6:05pm

Bitcoin Life & Death | 065

Trent is back after summer hiatus. He and Dan go deep into the great issues of our day: life and death. And Bitcoin of course. Also some Warren Buffet, Bitcoin price action, poetry and middle age terror.

Enjoy!

August 27, 2024 2:22pm

The Bitcoin Lens | Telegram Founder in Jail | US Election & Impact on Bitcoin | Facebook Censorship | 064

Dan and Greg welcome Manny to the stage. The 3 amigos break down the latest:

Free speech under attack globallyTelegram founder arrested in France, faces 20 years in jailUS Election Updates Reinventing KamalaTrump building a teamWhat it all means for BitcoinCensorship at Facebook

August 19, 2024 1:10pm

Dan and Greg break down the 5 things you should know for week of Aug 19, 2024

Bitcoin: ETFs reach major milestone. Another example that adoption is a one way ratchet.Bitcoin: Review of 4-years returns. Turns out all you have to do is buy and hold.Only Tradeoffs: Tipping insanity another indicator our money is broken.Clown World: Actual word police in the UK. Orwell must be rolling over in his grave.On Radar: Will Harris announce her Bitcoin/crypto policy at the DNC next week?

August 06, 2024 2:45pm

Holy F*cking Crap Part 3 | Financial Meltdown - Brink of War - Election Insanity Continues | 062

The hits just keep on coming.

Dan and Greg break down the latest in this truly bananas year:

Global financial meltdownBrink of WWIII?More on this insane presidential election (prepare to be triggered)

Enjoy!

August 04, 2024 12:20pm

Summer Catch-Up | The Mainstreaming of Bitcoin | 061

Trent is back in the saddle after over a month off.

Dan and Trent catch up on recent events in Bitcoin and the world.

The mainstreaming of Bitcoin continues.

August 02, 2024 12:04pm

5 Things | Highlights from the Bitcoin Conference | Bitcoin-Backed Loans | Olympic Clown Show | 060

Dan and Greg break down the 5 things you need to know this week:

BTC: Update from the Bitcoin ConferenceTrump headline speakerCalls for US national Bitcoin reserve Maturation of Bitcoin as an asset acceleratingBTC: Introduction of Bitcoin-backed loansMassive upgrade to current lendingWill dramatically increase institutional demandOnly Tradeoffs: as Bitcoin matures, large entities will acquire a ton of Bitcoin. Its already happening. There are 2 sides to this coin,Clown World. Abject insanity at the OlympicsLooking Ahead: pay attention to the Democrats and any signs of warming toward Bitcoin and crypto as election issue

July 30, 2024 10:23am

Holy F*cking Crap Part 2 | So Many Questions | 059

Greg and Dan continue their recap of the craziest periods in modern history.

We have lots of questions. We don't have any answers. Other than to stack more BTC.

If you are not paying attention yet you probably should.

July 25, 2024 4:21pm

Holy F*cking Crap What a Week | Bitcoin Lens | 058

They say there are years when nothing happen and weeks when decades happen. This is one of those week.

Dan and Greg break it all down

Trump assassination attempt1 or 2 ??TheoriesDemocratic party coupWhere we go from hereThe need for Bitcoin has never been greaterIncredible visual of Bitcoin vs the world

July 12, 2024 7:00am

5 Things | Mt Gox Fear - ETFs Buying - Election Madness | 057

Dan and Greg break it down for the week of Friday, July 12.

On today's pod:

Mt. Gox finally sellingBut good news, the ETFs buying Only Trade-offs: the good and potentially negative impact of ETFs long termClown World: Post-debate meltdownsOn Our Radar: Bitcoin officially on the platform at the RNC Convention next week

July 08, 2024 12:16pm

5 Things | Price Volatility - Fear & Greed - Lessons from History | 056

The 5 things you need to know about Bitcoin for the week of July 7, 2024.

Bitcoin price volatility. Why its a good thing.Fear & Greed. Get used to counter-trading your emotions. Fear & Greed IndexGermany dumping Bitcoin.The pendulum swing from the state to the individual.Whats on our radar? The Bear season 3 on Hulu

July 03, 2024 5:00pm

5 Things | Weekly Rundown of Bitcoin & the World | 055

Welcome to our new weekly segment Five Things. Dan and Greg break down 5 things you should know about Bitcoin and the world.

Where to get Bitcoin news?US election: first US election where Bitcoin will play a major roleRecent US Supreme Court cases: is the pendulum swinging back to the individual vs. collective?A lesson in diversificationBitcoin & spirituality

June 22, 2024 2:46pm

The Sphere Revisited | What Bitcoin Teaches Us about Experiences vs Things | 054

Dan and Trent revisit their experiences at the Sphere through the Bitcoin Lens

In the end, there are 3 things in life that are truly finite:

Time with the people you loveMeaningful experiences Bitcoin

We choose to spend our remaining time on this spinning rock focusing on what truly matters.

Things do not matter.

June 01, 2024 9:00am

Vegas Baby! | 3 Days Inside the Sphere | OWR Music Edition | 053

We finally did it.

3 magical days of Dead & Company at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

Trent and Dan break down one of the truly epic weekends of our lives:

The build-upThe experience inside the SphereThe musicThe mind-blowing visuals3 days in Sin City Some tips and tricks

You don't want to miss this one.

And you absolutely, positively do not want to miss this show. Figure out a way to go to Vegas and see it!

May 31, 2024 9:26am

Introducing Three-Way Ratchet | Clown World | 052

A new era of One Way Ratchet begins.

Introducing Three-Way Ratchet.

Dan and Greg bring home a friend, Tom. Things get spicy as the delve into Bitcoin, Clown World, politics, Saylor and Microstrategy, podcasting, game theory and, of course, playoff hockey.

Enjoy!

May 24, 2024 11:51am

OWR Music: The Final Countdown for The Sphere | 051

Dan and Trent can barely contain their excitement leading up to Vegas.

3 nights of Dead & Co at the Sphere

Bitcoin Pizza Day

Living with regret of selling Bitcoin

Anticipation of seeing Dead & Co

Reminiscing over final 3 shows of final tour in San Francisco

Game plan for Vegas

May 05, 2024 2:09pm

Vegas Tops & Local Bottoms | 050

Dan and Trent break down:

Trent's quick hit to VegasGearing up for Sphere shows Recent Bitcoin price volatility and sentimentReminder to zoom out and take the long view.Don't be tricked or distracted by short-term price movements. They are designed to shake the confidence of inexperiences retail investors.Zoom out and chillCase in point: look at price on the day of the 4 Bitcoin Halvings:2012: $122016: $6502020: $86002024: $65,000Notice any patternThis is true not just of Bitcoin but of life: block out the day to day volatility and take the log view. Song of day: Hot in Herrre by Nelly

April 22, 2024 12:22pm

OWR Music | Gearing Up for Dead & Co at the Sphere | 049

Dan and Trent break down recent events, the Halving, the current Phish shows at the Sphere, and what we can expect when we see Dead & Co at the Sphere in May.

First U2, now Phish are creating all kinds of magic and are redefining the live music experience and testing boundaries of full immersion multimedia performances.

Trent joins from car in this spirited discussion. Spirits are very high for Vegas.

April 19, 2024 1:59pm

Bitcoin Lens | All Roads Lead To Bitcoin | 048

First pod for Greg and Dan in a while, they cover a broad range of topics through the Bitcoin lens and why Bitcoin truly is a one way ratchet.

April 06, 2024 3:40am

London Calling | Bitcoin & Nomadic Life | 047

Trent and Dan break down:

Dan's travelsDigital nomad lifeBitcoin's role in shaping nomadic worldviewOur mutual love for LondonEnglish soccer Valuing what matters mostThe value of travel and the perspective if gives you Recent updates in Bitcoin:ETFs continue to exceed all expectations. By bar biggest launch in history of ETFsNext Bitcoin halving only 2 weeks awayToday's song: London Calling by The Clash

March 15, 2024 8:48am

El Salvador & Nation-State Adoption of Bitcoin | 044

I this episode, Dan and Trent take this pod international and break down the exciting developments in El Salvador.

El Salvador is first country to fully embrace BitcoinMade Bitcoin legal tenderAccumulating Bitcoin for its national treasury Mining Bitcoin with 100% renewable abundant geothermal energy from its volcano Issuing bonds backed by its Bitcoin mining operations to fun development projects Less than 3 years and its already a massive successAlready $100m in profit on BitcoinEconomy is flourishingBitcoin businesses and tourism are flocking to El SalvadorCrime down dramaticallyEl Salvador is boot-strapping its own wealth and prosperity. Self-sovereignty and independence. Weening itself off of an...

March 12, 2024 2:55pm

One Way Ratchet: Music | Our Own Journeys Down the Grateful Dead Rabbit Hole | 02

On episode 2 of our deep dive down the Grateful Dead rabbit hole, Trent and Dan get into:

Our own discovery and love of the Grateful DeadNavigating the post-Jerry music landscapeReconnecting with the Grateful Dead universe in Northern CaliforniaEager anticipation for seeing Dead & Co at the Sphere in Vegas Memorial Day weekend

March 09, 2024 9:18am

NEW One Way Ratchet: Music | The Music Never Stopped | 01

New channel - LFG!

Welcome to One Way Ratchet: Music.

We move beyond Bitcoin and launch a deep dive on a mutual passion, the music of the Grateful Dead and its current incarnation as Dead & Company.

We get into the music, what it means to us, the live experience and much more.

We look back at the Final Tour and the big announcement of their upcoming residency at the Sphere in Vegas.

So tune in, turn out and make yourselves easy.

March 03, 2024 8:28am

It's Never Too Late | 043

Dan and Trent break down the timeless wisdom that you are never too late.

Bitcoin price pumpingRelentless buying from ETFsSeeing what happens when demand grows and supply is so limitedPrice near all-time highs, is it too late?The more you understand Bitcoin you come to realize you are never too lateZoom out - look at the price of Bitcoin on Leap Day over timeTechnology adoption curve, we are still at the very beginning before mass adoptionBecause supply is fixed at 21M, you are simply betting on continued global adoptionAnd with the massive success of the ETF launch, that ad...

February 16, 2024 12:06pm

Stay Humble And Stack Sats | The Mantra of Bitcoin | 042

Trent and Dan break down the timeless wisdom of "stay humble and stack sats" and how it applies to everything in life.

Quick recap of ETF launch: biggest launch in history. Wildly bullishSuper Bowl: no crypto adsSuch a difference from 2 years ago with all the silly crypto adsIndustry today on much more solid foundation"Stay humble and stack sats" comes from amazing og Bitcoiner Matt OdellHas become guiding principal for both Bitcoin and lifeStay humbleLive within your means. Spend less than you makeBe open to new ideas. Leave preconceptions and ego at the doorDon't trade Bitcoin. Don't trade shit...

February 13, 2024 7:55pm

Preparing for Bull Run: Wealth & Meaning | 041

In this episode, Dan reflects on the Bitcoin, wealth and purpose.

The episode is based on this amazing post by @stackholder

"Bitcoin isn't true wealth. True wealth is your health, the time you spend with your family, the experiences you enjoy with friends, peace of mind for you and your loved ones, and daily purpose."

February 02, 2024 1:21am

This week Dan gets into:

Yes, more ETF news!Current leaderboardAnother new ETF - but this time in Hong Kong?Just 2.5 years after China Mining BanNow China embracing Bitcoin ETFs and hashrate at all-time highsGood news from FTX brankruptcyCreditors being made (kinda) wholeRecent Bitcoin transaction show how unstoppable the Bitcoin protocol isNew challenge: 100 pushups a day until Bitcoin above $100kNot gonna lie, this is going to be tough but I'm going to give it a shot. LFG

February 01, 2024 12:17am

ETF Launch & Where This Thing Is Going | 039

(We had audio issues so this one is late)

Dan and Greg on the night the ETFs are finally approved!

Mild disbeliefBlackRock and JPMorgan's involvementStill on the flat part of the curve Cycle theory - will returns increase or decrease vs previous cyclesAs likely we miss to the upside as the downsideWhere we go from hereAll you have to do is holdClever ETF ticker symbols Changing people's minds ESG layoffs at BlackRockLeave your ego behind

January 29, 2024 11:45pm

Reflections on ETF Launch | 038

Dan and Trent look at ETF launch and other current events.

Road TripsETF launchHuge milestone - the bridge to crossing the chasm to mainstream adoptionLack of mainstream awarenessParallels to collapse of FTXRock Opera of day: Gamehendge by Phish

January 21, 2024 6:11pm

Weekly Ratchet | ETF Launch Leaderboard | Recent Price Action | Bitcoin Miners to the Rescue | 037

A little late this week. Dan gets into:

ETF race is offLeaderboardRecent price actionHow Bitcoin miners helped Texas deal with cold snap

January 11, 2024 2:47pm

Weekly Ratchet | ETFs Approved! | Bang, the Race is On | 036

Bitcoin news week of Jan 12 2023.

Today Dan breaks down the big big news of ETF launch:

All 11 ETFs approved and started trading Thursday Jan 11The race is on!The amount of buying pressure will increase dramatically.The world is going to learn what happens when exponentially increasing demand meets exponentially decreasing supplyBut it will take years to play out.Think long term

January 06, 2024 3:35pm

Reflections & Looking Ahead | 035

Trent and Dan kick off the new year:

New Year vibesFlorida ManIdea of starting before you are ready. You are never too late to do something importantTaking risks and living outside of one’s comfort zoneLooking back at 2023 and reflect on impact of Sam Bankman-Fried and FTXBlackRock filing for ETF turning point of yearPrice up almost 3x this year and now at precipice of ETF launchLessons learned on starting the pod and sticking to itNew year’s resolution: no resolutions. Just focus on what matters mostExcited for the year and pods to comeSong of day: Us v. Them by LCD...

January 05, 2024 11:06am

Weekly Ratchet | ETF Approval | Effect on Price? | US Debt Milestone | 034

Dan kicks off the new year:

Happy new yearETF approval imminentImpact on price? We don’t know. DCA and chillWealth advisor surveyOnly 39% expect an ETF approval this year88% saw ETF approval as a major catalystOnly 19% currently have ability to buy BTC on behalf of clientsTakeaway: Still. So. Early.US debt now over $34 trillion dollars and it is not stoppingMeans continued money printing so stack BTC and chill

December 28, 2023 11:33pm

Weekly Ratchet | 033

This week Dan wraps up the last Weekly Ratchet of 2023:

ETFs look ready to be approved by Jan 10MicroStrategy buys another 14,600 BitcoinThey are close to owning 1% of all of the Bitcoin that will ever existNew pro-crypto PAC called Fair ShakeThe Bitcoin lobby will become an incredibly powerful voting block going forward, and it crosses party linesNigeria reverses ban on Bitcoin and cryptoAnother example of how unstoppable Bitcoin isQuick look ahead to 2024 - its going to be an exciting year!

December 26, 2023 3:25pm

The Arts and Culture Edition | 032

Normally we (ok, Dan) writes the show notes after each episode, but our pod recording platform just added automated AI-generated show notes. Holy crap. It took the AI about 30 seconds to scan the entire episode and compose this summary and notes. To think we are just at the very beginning of AI.

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Summary

In this conversation, Trent and Dan discuss various topics related to art, politics, and the potential for conflict. They explore the absurdity of modern art and the celebration of fiat at events like Art Basel. They also discuss the mov...

December 22, 2023 1:38pm

Weekly Ratchet | 031

This week Dan gets into:

the Most Interesting Man in the World supports BitcoinSenator Warren’s anti-crypto crusade introduces bill written by banking lobby trying to keep out competitionThey are coming after self-custody = all the more reason to learn about self custody. It has never been more importantThankfully its very very unlikely bill will pass in this Congress, but something to keep our eyes onMerry Christmas everyone!

December 15, 2023 10:52am

Weekly Ratchet | 030

This week Dan gets into:

Flurry of activity around ETF applicationsGoogle updates ad policy to allow Bitcoin ETF ads in JanuaryConviction of longterm holders continues to make new all-time highs. Nobody is sellingAccounting rule change unlocks companies to finally start acquiring BitcoinEl Salvador writing the playbook for Bitcoin adoption for entire countries

December 12, 2023 7:00am

10 Thing You Need To Know About Bitcoin #10: Fix The Money, Fix The World | 029

Trent and Dan wrap up the 10 part series with a hopeful outlook for the world.

Episode #10: Fix The Money, Fix The World

Hey we made it to #10!What have we learned from doing pods. Gratitude for friendship and actually doing themPods are their own one way ratchets. Just want to do more of themBitcoin is endlessly interestingSummation of the 10 part journey: in the end you get to the overwhelming conclusion that in the fiat system the money is broken and causes so many of the worlds problems.To fix those problems you need to fix the mon...

December 08, 2023 8:40am

Weekly Ratchet | 028

Today Dan breaks down:

Price is up! Yearly highWisdom of dollar cost averageBitcoin now bigger than Tesla, Facebook and Berkshire HathawayOnly 6 companies in world are bigger - for now. We are still are in the era when individual companies are still bigger than BitcoinOne day we will look back and laughJamie Dimon CEO of JPMorgan testimony at congress - where to even beginGood thing a good, upstanding bank like JPMorgan has never been involved in any illicit activities.Oh wait, turns out they have been involved in quite a few and paid over $39 BILLION in fines since 2000view li...

December 05, 2023 3:52pm

10 Things You Need To Know About Bitcoin #9: Network Effects | 027

Dan and Trent discuss the nature of digital networks and human nature.

Episode #9: Network Effects

Metcalf’s Law: the value of digital networks equal to the square of number of users. It is an exponential functionTechnology adoption curves. Start slow then once they gain critical mass they grow rapidly. Nature of S-curvesGradually, then suddenly. Perfectly describe network effects. Thankfully we are in the gradually phase of Bitcoin adoptionPace of technology adoption has accelerated in the digital ageCrossing the chasm. Moving beyond the initial 10% from early innovators to mass adoption. Social layer. Humans have a herd mentalityBitcoin is money a...

December 04, 2023 9:05pm

10 Things You Need To Know About Bitcoin #8: Bitcoin & Energy | 026

Dan and Trent do a judo move on this tired narrative.

Episode #8: Bitcoin and Energy

In person!Major issue for Bitcoin: the criticism it uses too much energy. One of the very first things people hear about BitcoinBitcoin is the honey badger: it gives no fucksWe are going to flip this narrative on its head. Topsy Turvey. Bitcoin uses a lot of energy and that is a very good thing for the world.Energy usage directly related to human flourishing and always hasWhy does Bitcoin use a lot of energy? Proof of workYou cannot get something from...

December 01, 2023 2:21pm

Weekly Ratchet | 025

This week Dan covers:

ETF updates! Lots going on, its all positive. January 10 remains target date.Hash rate at new all-time high. Confidence in Bitcoin from the people who know most has never been higher.Going parabolicHalving update: we are 90% through current halving cycleNext halving in AprilPassing of Charlie Munger, absolute legendShow me the incentives, I'll show you the outcome

November 23, 2023 11:42am

Weekly Ratchet | 024

Quick hit today:

A new hard-money president in ArgentinaBinance settlement The kids are all rightGratitude

November 20, 2023 12:26am

OMFG Milei Won! | Emergency Pod | 023

Wow.

Huge day for Argentina and the world.

November 19, 2023 1:09pm

10 Things You Need To Know About Bitcoin #7: Bitcoin For The Long Term | 022

Dan and Trent break down the importance of a long-term mindset in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin price can be volatile over the short term, but over time the volatility is to the upsideIn past 13 years, Bitcoin has been by far the best performing asset class in 10 of the years, and in the other 3 it was the worst See chartIn previous cycles the halving has kicked off a massive bull run. Prices goes up a lot, but then corrects - each time to a much higher low. The floor keeps risingHalving cycles. Price at halving keep risingSee chartBig majority of Bitcoin held...

November 18, 2023 2:22pm

The Genius of the Bitcoin Halving | 021

Dan and Greg get into the Bitcoin Halvings, the true genius at the heart of Bitcoin's supply schedule.

The next Halving is only 5 months away! So few people actually understand the Halvings and how they work - and their implications for Bitcoin price and adoptionGreg talking to friends about Halvings - the responses are enlighteningConclusion: we are so earlyHow does the Halving actually work?Bitcoin come into the world every day through miningEvery 10 minutes on average, a minor is awarded the block rewardThat block reward gets cut in half every 4 years (210,000 blocks)Started at 50, then 25, then 12.5 and the cur...

November 17, 2023 2:53pm

Weekly Ratchet | Longterm Holder Conviction | Bitcoin v EV Energy Mix | BTC All-Time High | 020

Today Dan breaks down:

Bitcoin longterm holder conviction at all-time high - view chartSupply squeeze comingArgentina run-off election on SundayBitcoin v EV energy mix, guess which one use more renewable energy (by far)? - view graphBitcoin price hit a new all-time high this week - in TurkeyBitcoin price goes up when currency goes down

November 12, 2023 9:17pm

10 Things You Need To Know About Bitcoin #6: Not Your Keys Not Your Bitcoin | 019

Dan and Trent get into security and why it is so important to learn about Bitcoin self custody.

Episode #6: Not Your Keys Not Your Bitcoin

Peer to peer digital cash system with no trusted third party Bitcoin is like a giant spreadsheet in the sky. The private key is the password that lets the owner move their BitcoinThe Bitcoin network is permissionless. If you hold your own private keys, you can transact any amount of your Bitcoin with anyone in the world any time and nobody can stop youIf you don’t hold your own private key an...

November 11, 2023 10:52am

10 Things You Need To Know About Bitcoin #5: Bitcoin, Not Crypto. Not Blockchain. Bitcoin | 018

Dan and Trent break down one of the biggest misconceptions about Bitcoin.

Episode 5: Bitcoin. Not Crypto. Not Blockchain. Bitcoin.

One of the biggest obstacles for Bitcoin understanding is confusing Bitcoin with all the other cryptosBitcoin is simply non-government money for the digital world. Bitcoin is better money for a better world.Crypto is just more and more of the fiat system: printing money out of thin airVast majority of other cryptos are worthless. They have no value. Most are outright scamsEven worse are the ones that seem legitimate but are VC-backed pump and dumpsIf you hear about th...

November 10, 2023 10:10am

This week Dan covers:

Justice prevails: Sam Bankman-Friend in jail, possibly for rest of his lifeWhy are his parents not facing charges? They appear to be heavily involvedAre politicians giving "donations" (stolen money) back??US just surpassed over $1 TRILLION in interest payments this year alone, and rising every dayETF updatesAll 12 ETFs could issue soonBlackRock files for Ethereum ETF, seems like they must know somethingLending coming to ETFsPerspective on where we are in cycle2 year anniversary of last all-time highComing out of worst bear market in Bicoin historyHad you started DCA at the all-time high and continued through the b...

November 09, 2023 8:18am

10 Things You Need To Know About Bitcoin #4: Digital Gold | 016

Dan and Trent break down a very effective mental model for thinking about Bitcoin.

Episode #4: Digital Gold

Bitcoin can be tough to explain“Digital Gold” is a very effective mental model. Elevator pitch for BitcoinWhy did gold emerge as the dominant monetary asset everywhere in the world Hard money humans cannot corrupt. Plus it is very durable and also divisibleGold worked as a store of value in the analog world, but we now live in digital ageDemographics: world becoming more and more digital every dayNow 8 billion people everywhere in the world can own digital goldThe countries with th...

November 07, 2023 8:36pm

10 Things You Need To Know About Bitcoin #3: 21 Million Forever | 015

In Part 3 of the series, Dan and Trent talk about how to protect yourself in a world of perpetual money printing and inflation.

Episode 3: 21 Million Forever

How to protect yourself in a world of forever more money and inflation? Buy and hold hard assets. The harder the betterHard asset = limited supply, you cannot make more of them easily or cheaplyWhat are some hard asset:Unique real estateFine art ideally from dead artistsSports teamsProblem is these are all out of reach. You cannot put $100 a week into the Dallas Cowboys. If you could we wouldSo what can you...

November 06, 2023 8:02pm

10 Things You Need To Know About Bitcoin #2: Inflation Is Theft | 014

In Part 2 of the series, Dan and Trent examine the impact of money printing.

Episode 2: Inflation Is Theft

In Part 1 we looked at the Mo Money part of the equationPart 2 explores Mo ProblemsMoney printing bails politicians out of their terrible decisions. And we have to pay the costIt creates inflation. More units of money just cause prices of everything to go up. Your dollars can buy less and less all the timeInflation is theft. It makes you work harder and harder for less.Money printing is an insidious game. It impacts the people the most who can a...

November 06, 2023 1:01pm

10 Things You Need To Know About Bitcoin #1: The Money Printer | 013

Dan and Trent launch 1st of 10 part series for people new to Bitcoin.

Part 1: The Money Printer

Meet Trent!Brief intro into why we are doing thisMo Money Mo ProblemsBasic thesis statement: human beings with a money printer will use it - and never stopPicture if you had a money printer. Would you use it?Basic human incentives. Politicians never want to give up proximity to money machineMoney supply grown over 20x since 1971 - view chartWe used to be on a gold standard for hundred of year - and society flourishedEverything changed in 1971 when Nixon took U...

November 02, 2023 11:00pm

Weekly Ratchet | HBD Bitcoin! | Major Milestone | WSJ Correction | 012

This week Dan covers:

Happy Birthday Bitcoin!Amazing how far we have comeWSJ issues correction, will Senator Warren?Major milestone: 93% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist have been minedThe remaining 7% will be mined over the next 120 YEARS!Increasing scarcity. Exponential demain. Not complicated.

November 01, 2023 11:36am

ETF Deep Dive Part 3 | Passive Flows & Trade-offs | 011

In 3rd and final part, Dan gets into:

Bitcoin ETFs will be including in countless portfolios, ETFs, mutual funds and new productsUnlocking a large steady flow of capital into BitcoinNew gold/BTC and treasuries/BTC hybrid products?But like evrything in life, no solutions only trade-offsBitcoin ETFs are not BitcoinETFs will be massively bullish to price of Bitcoin, but not necessarily to Bitcoin itselfSatoshi created Bitcoin exactly 15 years ago as a solution to problems of big traditional financeTaking real Bitcoin into your own self custody is the exit ramp from big banksBitcoin gives power to individuals, the ETFs...

October 30, 2023 9:53pm

ETF Deep Dive Part 2 | Unlocking Trillions of Institutional Dollars | 010

In part 2 Dan looks at:

ETFs plug Bitcoin directly into every pension fund, endowment, sovereign wealth fund, high net worth and company buyerHow the ETF launch will change the narrative around BitcoinBlackRock, Fidelity and other companies will actively promote itESG critique dramatically reducedIncentive for wealth managers to allocate BTC boosts performance of every portfolioBTC is perfect asset for pension funds and endowmentsCompanies will begin to buy as well, take a page out of the Michael Saylor playbookAll models will be broken. ETFs open the largest pools of capital for the very first time, and available supply keeps getting cu...

October 29, 2023 12:09pm

ETF Deep Dive Part 1 | Most Bullish Event in Bitcoin History? | 009

In this episode Dan gets into:

Why the launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs will be so bullish long termBrief explanation of ETFs and how they workETFs will unlock so many access points to BitcoinEvery brokerage account people already have can access ETFsInstitutional custody solutions built right inReal Bitcoin in self custody is best, but that is not how we get to mass adoption ETFs will unlock trillions of dollars in retirement accountsETFs will also make Bitcoin inheritance planning much simpler Will enable people to borrow against their Bitcoin ETF or use as collateral

October 27, 2023 1:28pm

Weekly Ratchet | Price Breakout | Conviction All-Time High | Narrative Shift Underway? | 007

On this week's episode:

Price pump - breakout above 32kBlackRock's ETF ticker leakAll-time high in holder confidenceCoins not movingThe Great Decoupling?Narrative shift underway

October 26, 2023 9:03am

Price Pump & Opportunity Costs | 006

Dan and Greg discuss:

Great college band nameThank you for birthday candle BitcoinSome thoughts on recent price movementBlockRock picks a ticker for its ETF - and its perfectWe are in final days of pre-ETF era. ETFs mark the beginning of the Wall Street era for BitcoinMoving from horse and buggy and dirt road economy to super highways and TeslasDoes Bitcoin need the ETFs to reach its potential?Reason why price pumps are so important. Price moves stimulate adoptionAll non-price Bitcoin metrics incredibly bullish regardless of priceNow factor in impact of money printing to fund 2 wars and hundreds of tr...

October 22, 2023 11:28am

The Fiat System and Total War | 005

Dan and Greg break it down:

The fiat system funds perpetual warSince advent of central banking and money printing, war has become total - and endlessUnder the gold standard, wars still existed but they were much more limitedWant to defund war? Learn about BitcoinThe fiat system exists fund war, protect asset values and bail out every bad decision Bitcoin is a peaceful revolution against the financial systemIt took 200 years for the US to accumulate $500 billion in debt. We just borrowed more than that in the past 2 weeksTime preferenceTrue saving vs investingWhat the worst coaching decision in the history of...

October 21, 2023 11:44am

Weekly Ratchet | ETF Updates | Hash Rate All-time High | A Bitcoiner President in Argentina? | 004

On this week's pod:

Update on ETF news. It's bullishHash rate at all-time highs. It's bullishSen Warren using crisis in Mideast to pursue her anti-crypto campaign.Could the next president of Argentina be a Bitcoiner?

October 18, 2023 10:40pm

Weekly Ratchet | SEC Appeal? | SBF Trial Insanity | US Debt Spiral | 003

Dan solo pod today. First installment of the Weekly Ratchet breakdown of top stories of the week. Today we get into:

Updates on the Bitcoin spot ETFsWill SEC appeal ruling in Greyscale case (deadline within hours of pod)Updates on insanity of the SBF trial.Testimony from SBF's ex girlfriend confirm many suspicions about attempted price manipulation by FTXIncredible levels of US debt. 200 years worth of debt in 2 weeks.

October 18, 2023 6:46pm

Bitcoin Lens - Our Own Journeys Into Bitcoin | 002

Dan and Greg get personal. We discuss our own journeys into Bitcoin.

What sparked our interestEarly doubtsKey ratchet moments along the wayLamenting we didn't buy more when we learned about it!!

October 11, 2023 10:56pm

Some Advice to Newcomers | 001

Dan and Greg discuss:

Horrors of seeing/hearing yourself on a podcastOrange pilling friendsAdvantages of dollar cost averaging (DCA) vs lump sumHolding Bitcoin on exchanges vs self custody

October 11, 2023 5:20pm

Genesis Pod | 000

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