This is the second episode with Go Full Crypto podcast hosts Keegan Francis and Mrugakshee Palwe. I managed to do an in-person interview with them in my homeland of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The major focus of this podcast was on financial literacy and the structure of the financial system. Keegan and Mruga ask me lots of questions on my backstory. I got to tell stories from my past that give my audience an insight into why I have so much conviction for Bitcoin after bootstrapping my own financial wellbeing in my 20's. This was a really fun episode to film and you get to learn about the Bitcoin journey all three of us have been on.Timestamps(00:00) - Introduction(01:48) - Reintroducing Brad(07:54) - Small Businesses and payment in crypto(13:17) - Are we trending towards a Bitcoin global standard future?(22:36) - Long Term Gain vs Short Term Losses, and the value of your money belief system(37:26) - Canada and Bitcoin(47:03) - Scarcity of resources, and the credit system(1:00:29) - Questioning Tax(1:11:27) - Discussing Regulation, Value, and Modern Monetary Theory(1:38:52) - What is the way forward? Discussing monetary philosophy(2:04:52) - The triggers and motivations that push one to understand money(2:14:34) - Bitcoin Sherpa and Closing ThoughtsKeegan & Mrugakshee’s Social LinksGo Full Crypto PodcastKeegan Francis TwitterMrugakshee Palwe IntagramKeeganFrancis.comMrugaksheePalwe.comBrad Mills Social LinksBrad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money InstagramProduced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech. Art by Daniel Huddlestone, Show Notes by Go Full Crypto.Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Magic Internet Money - Bitcoin 101 Podcast

Exploring Brad’s Bitcoin Backstory

Show NotesBrad interviewed Robert Breedlove on Real Vision Finance. This episode is a discussion on Bitcoin fundamentals and how they stack up against all the new features and developments taking place on other blockchain and cryptocurrency projects. Robert brings a deep philosophical approach to the topic of finance in general, always supporting his arguments with much needed historical and psychological context. Make sure to listen to the first 10 minutes of this episode, as Brad tacks on a message for his viewers that is not included in the Real Vision version of the episode.Timestamps00:00:00: Extended intro from Brad to the audience of MiM00:10:45: Money comes and goes, but time only goes00:14:18: Show start00:16:07: Robert Breedlove Introduces himself00:19:10: Bitcoin 101 & Inflation is theft explanation given by Breedlove00:26:30: Bitcoin vs Crypto00:35:20: Why learn more about Bitcoin? Is it old tech?00:38:20: Competing with Bitcoin as money. Crypto vs. Bitcoin. Breedlove makes comparisons between Bitcoin vs Ethereum and Blackberry vs iPhone00:41:11: Analogy of the internet00:46:30: Is the market rational?00:54:20: Do your friends take your advice on what to invest in?00:56:44: Hedging Strategies for Bitcoiners01:04:50: Are Bitcoin Maximalists Evil? Discussion on how to deal with faster and faster change.1:12:40: Recommendations for who to listen to in the bitcoin space1:15:02: End of episode + outroRobert Breedlove’s Social LinksTwitterSubstackWhat is Money ShowParralax DigitalBrad Mills Social LinksBrad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money InstagramProduced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech. Art by Daniel Huddlestone, Show Notes by Go Full Crypto.Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Bitcoin Fundamentals

Coffeezilla joins Brad to dig into his motivation for creating the "Exposing Tether" video on YouTube. The two discuss Coffeezilla’s own crypto story, and what made him produce videos that expose scams. Coffeezilla provides a healthy sense of skepticism, and criticism for tether, while Brad drips historical context and commentary throughout.Timestamps00:00:00 Intro to Coffeezilla00:07:38 Intro convo between Brad and Coffeezilla00:10:13 how did Coffeezilla get into the crypto space? (Analysis of scams)00:12:45 Coffeezilla getting interested in Tether00:14:15 Tether’s lack of transparency 00:15:35 what was the biggest scam that Coffeezilla uncovered 00:16:50 Coffeezilla’s background00:18:42 Type of content Coffeezilla covers on his channel00:20:13 Bitcoin maximalism toxicity00:23:06 Robert Breedlove and bitcoin00:27:38 What is Bitcoin’s thesis to Brad?00:33:11 Coffeezilla’s bitcoin thesis00:34:56 Facebook, Google, and Surveillance Tech00:35:40 Centralization in money00:36:54 Coffeezilla’s opinion on decentralization00:38:57 Projects before Bitcoin00:39:33 Will Bitcoin survive regulations?00:43:00 Executive Order 6102 on Gold00:44:34 The technology behind Bitcoin and its competitors00:49:26 How is Bitcoin solving inequality?00:53:35 Is Bitcoin not subject to Inflation?00:58:17 Talking about Tether video made by Coffeezilla01:02:08 Silk Road and Ross Ulbricht01:08:25 Coffezilla’s and Brad’s opinion on Tether01:15:38 - Wrapping Up Coffeezilla’s Social LinksExposing Tether YouTube VideoCoffeezilla TwitterCoffeezilla InstagramBrad Mills Social LinksBrad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money InstagramProduced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech. Art by Daniel Huddlestone, Show Notes by Go Full Crypto.Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Coffeezilla on Tether and Bitcoin

Junseth joins Brad Mills for a discussion about economics and finance. Some think that many of the world’s problems can be traced back to the federal reserve, and the printing of money. Junseth makes a cogent argument throughout that things are a bit more nuanced than this perspective would lead you to believe. Many financial concepts are discussed in this episode, making it an ideal listen for those of you wishing to gain a broader understanding of market dynamics and macro economics. Savings, derivatives, Doge, DeFi, and of course, Bitcoin are all discussed within!Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:01:22 - Junseth introduction and Bitcoin Conference 00:03:12 - Bitcoin Maximalism vs Crypto00:05:40 - Junseth’s History with Bitcoin Uncensored Podcast00:08:00 - How to be a good trader00:09:36 - Elon Musk to take over Dogecoin00:11:05 - No Oracles in Bitcoin00:11:55 - The Mission of Junseth00:14:58 - DeFi is a lot like a ponzi scheme00:17:38 - Money and the Federal Reserve00:19:50 - Junseth says we might be in a deflationary period00:21:32 - Bitcoin is the thing itself that is valuable00:23:20 - Applying politics to Bitcoin and modern monetary theory00:25:40 - Will the government collapse? Or just the dollar?00:26:42 - Civil war between Conservatives and Liberals00:28:40 - Bitcoin as an end of the world hedge00:29:38 - El Salvador experiment conversation about the USD00:32:20 - Bitcoin reinvents the entire monetary infrastructure00:35:40 - Making more sense to take on as much debt as possible00:37:00 - Is inflation real? Is there actually inflation around? Where can we find inflation00:41:26 - Are salaries rising at the same pace as inflation?00:43:02 - Quality of life going up over time, easier to buy a good computer for cheaper today00:45:40 - Where is inflation showing up in the economy?00:48:50 - Collectibles and Investments in the economy. The power of index funds, and diversification.00:52:40 - Story of FedEx employee who saved and indexed for 50 years00:55:25 - Did the federal reserve unwind the quantitative easing that they did?00:57:00 - Why does the federal reserve target inflation at 2%?01:00:30  - Managing a portfolio to always be in the asset that is likely to go up01:02:00 - Who benefits from inflation? Inflation is a tax on foreign companies holding USD.01:04:40 - People 50 years ago were much more entrepreneurial01:05:30 - Millennials have more savings than any other generation that has come before01:06:50 - Renting vs Owning. Can millennials own houses with their current income/wealth level?01:09:55 - Government Policy is the cause for irresponsible loans01:11:41 - Putting money in Bitcoin vs stock market in 2011. How much risk would each be?01:13:20 - Bitcoin is an asymmetric risk. Good opportunity for young people.01:14:35 - Bitcoin is digital gold, and Brad was buying silver, gold, and also Bitcoin. 01:16:50 - Why does Junseth think Bitcoin is going up?01:19:00 - How to buy a house with 3% down in Canada vs the USA. Index Funds vs House.01:27:30 - Brad’s case for why things are not going to continue in the “business as usual” fashion.01:31:30 - What does it look like for the stock market or economy to take a turn?01:33:30 - Is there a lot of suffering nowadays? 01:43:01 - Would people care about the economy if they knew how it worked?01:47:30 - Discussion on Libertarianism, UBI, and Milton Freedman01:53:22 - Do people hold dollars? Junseth says most people don’t hold dollars01:58:20 - Discussion on whether or not money printing causes all bad things?02:04:00 - The morality of how money is made02:07:03 - Buffet getting a call from the fed when the 2008 crash occurred02:10:33 - Rich people suffer more during a market downturn02:14:44 - Kids and graduating college kids are roped into credit card debt02:17:30 - In depth discussion on brads upbringing, and his experience with debt02:24:55 - Credit card debt is not collateralized, so you never need to pay it back02:29:02 - Fractionalization of money within the banking infrastructure02:33:50 - Do bank executives make too much money for their position?02:39:22 - Discussion as whether or not you can own volatility02:49:50 - What are derivatives? How did derivatives play into the 2008 crash? What are inside collateralized debt obligations?03:00:00 - The five things to fix society!03:03:45 - Discussion on COVID-19 and its causes, elaboration on crisis03:12:55 - Brad brings things back to the central bank printing money03:20:00 - Wrapping up, Closing ThoughtsLinks to Mentions in the ShowFederal Reserve WebsiteMilton FreedmanQuality of Life IndexFind JunsethJunseth.comUncensored Bitcoin PodcastFind Brad MillsBrad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money InstagramProduced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech. Art by Daniel Huddlestone, Show Notes by Go Full Crypto.Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Bitcoin, Money Printing, and the Economic Problems of Today

Nicolas Burtey joins Brad to discuss what it is like building the Bitcoin Beach Wallet on the Lightning Network. Nicolas is the co-founder of Galoy Money, a company that works on bringing the lightning network to the people who need it, through open sourced, community based applications. This episode covers a range of topics including Bitcoin Beach, Lightning Network Scalability, and the merits of building on lightning in the midst of the DeFi frenzy. Nicolas brings his perspective as someone who has worked on VR, then Ethereum, then dedicating his time exclusively to Bitcoin.Timestamps00:00:00: Podcast Start and Introduction00:03:40: Nicolas’s Introduction and conversation begins by talking about Bitcoin Beach00:05:50: Nicolas’s backstory as someone who got into VR, then cryptocurrency through Ethereum00:09:07: Nicholas starts looking into the lightning network from a payments perspective00:14:32: Investors are sleeping on the lightning network, DeFi attracting Investors through deceptively enticing ROI00:18:25: What it is like building on the lightning network00:24:02: Building the Bitcoin Beach community with Michael Peterson00:27:20: Discussion on Custodial vs Non-Custody Wallets. Bitcoin Beach Wallet is Custodial and acts as a sort of Community Bank00:29:00: How is the Wallet of Satoshi scaling?00:31:28: Economics of El Zonte and El Salvador00:35:20: People trading in El Salvador, should people even try trading?00:37:38: What does it take to scale the Bitcoin Beach Wallet?00:40:50: How to help with the Bitcoin Beach Wallet project00:42:10: Thirty communities have reached out to the Bitcoin Beach Wallet. What is the future of the lightning network in these communities?00:44:00: Translation of Bitcoin content into various languages00:47:04: Bitcoin Lessons building bite sized Bitcoin educational material00:49:52: People travelling to El Salvador to help with Bitcoin education00:52:01: How to help out with the Bitcoin Beach Wallet. Brief discussion on Proof of Reserves, Liquidity on the Lightning Network.00:55:00: Outro, thanks and pitch to invest in Lightning Network CompaniesLinks to Mentions in the ShowBitcoin LessonsBitcoin BeachBitcoin Beach WalletWallet of SatoshiGaloyMoney WebsiteGaloyMoney GithubLightning NetworkGuest Social LinksNicolas Burtey TwitterBrad Mills Social LinksBrad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money InstagramProduced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech. Art by Daniel Huddlestone, Show Notes by Go Full Crypto.Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Lightning on the Bitcoin Beach Wallet

In this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites Coindesk editor Ash Bennington onto the show to talk about Real Vision, Ash’s online web show about the world of finance. The duo discuss Ash’s experience at Coindesk and during the Dotcom bubble in the late 90’s. Brad questions Ash on the part he plays in his own show, most notably as a neutral voice between guests. Ash offers his thoughts on blockchain technology and how the digitization of finance, like everything else digital seems inevitable.Time Stamps00:00:31 - Introduction00:04:10 - What is Real Vision?00:07:32 - How Ash got into crypto00:15:27 - Differences between financial journalism and media00:18:18 - Token speculation and securities discussion00:24:58 - Comparison between blockchains and traditional finance00:31:33 - Security protocols and blockchain upgrades00:37:40 - Social media influence on markets, their effects00:45:03 - Benefits of blockchain technology00:49:46 - Game theory and governments00:56:57 - Bitcoin philosophy and related questions01:01:02 - History of centralized banks and decentralized finance01:08:05 - Risk and how institutions manage it01:13:20 - The fed and the pandemic01:17:00 - “How is the banking system not on the brink of collapse?”01:28:00 - Reducing cost of goods, rising cost of education, health01:31:35 - Twitter question for Ash, future speculation and goals01:37:29 - 2001 bubble analogies, then and now01:45:08 - Closing remarksLinks to Mentions in the ShowReal VisionCoinDeskClubhouseSwanUniswapLiquid NetworkDistributed Ledger Technology (DLT)The Creature from Jekyll IslandAmerica’s BankFind Ash BenningtonAsh Bennington LinkedInAsh Bennington TwitterFind Brad MillsBrad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money InstagramProduced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech. Art by Daniel Huddlestone, Show Notes by Go Full Crypto.Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Real Vision and Finance

On this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites Why Buy Bitcoin author Andy Edstrom onto the show to discuss the potential that Bitcoin has in the world of finance. The two open with a discussion about “number go up (NGU)” tech and Andy’s book. Brad asks Andy for his take on how institutional backing stands to benefit Bitcoin. Andy talks about debt structure and his experience in finance and how working with institutional players educated him with insight into how modern markets work. Finally, the two wrap up with a discussion about what governments at local and international levels are doing to handle the current economic situation.Timestamps00:00:07 - Intro00:01:30 - Show start00:05:50 - “NGU tech” and writing Andy’s book00:10:22 - Institutional buyers and game theory00:16:48 - Financial planning in an institution vs as an individual00:24:10 - Bitcoin and equal opportunities00:27:24 - Speculation on altcoin and bitcoin futures00:37:40 - Balance in finance; staying diverse in turbulent markets00:40:31 - Andy’s “worst investment ever” and “If I had 1000 bitcoin”00:49:50 - Debt structure and Michael Saylor00:57:40 - Newcomers to Bitcoin and risk01:03:40 - Discussion about Andy’s book and time with crypto01:07:40 - The Californian exodus and the politics of taxation01:15:45 - “What could governments do?” Japanese central banking01:22:11 - Speculation about institutional money holders01:29:43 - Ethical case for Bitcoin01:32:20 - Closing remarksLinks to Mentions in the ShowWhy Buy BitcoinSwan BitcoinMichael SaylorMicroStrategyPeople leaving CaliforniaNegative interest rates in JapanFind Andy EdstromAndy EdstromAndy Edstrom TwitterFind Brad MillsBrad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money InstagramProduced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech. Art by Daniel Huddlestone, Show Notes by Go Full Crypto.Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Why Buy Bitcoin

Brad Mills invites financial expert Greg Foss onto the show to talk about Bitcoin breaking into traditional finance. Greg discusses his 30 years of experience in the field of engineering and finance. Greg further explains to Brad the differences between a closed end fund and an ETF, and why a closed end fund in Canada is a big step for Bitcoin. The two debate about the current financial system; Brad on the side that it’s a ponzi scheme casino and Greg on the side of mathematics. Finally the duo speculate about the current state of the Canadian economy, and what Bitcoin might be able to do to help.Timestamps00:00:07 - Introduction00:02:23 - Show start00:04:44 - QBTC vs Bitcoin, what’s the difference?00:07:04 - The importance of tax deferred accounts permitting Bitcoin00:14:11 - Differences between an ETF and a closed end fund00:22:10 - Archegos “black eye on the US hedge fund community”00:25:17 - Currency Wars discussion and other book recommendations00:28:00 - The Casino for whales debate00:37:34 - A brief economic history lesson about Rogers Communications00:44:44 - Credit rating arbitrage discussion00:48:05 - Shareholder profits, taxpayer losses.00:55:40 - Understanding capital structure and the regulated market01:04:00 - Quebec pensioners and lessons about risk01:08:40 - The higher perspective of the regulated economy01:12:45 - Bitcoin as default protection01:15:55 - Why do banks have equity?01:19:43 - Toxic debts and brady bonds conversation01:28:55 - How equalization affects Canadians01:33:05 - What if Canada owned Bitcoin?01:36:04 - The Alberta situation and Canadian economic speculation01:40:14 - Discussion on the adoption of Bitcoin01:47:25 - Validus Power Company discussion01:52:10 - Bitcoin and it’s relation to traditional finance giants, MMT02:00:50 - Closing remarks about gold02:04:39 - Outro and social media plugsLinks to Mentions in the ShowThree IQQBTCWhat is a closed end fund?What is an ETF?Fred PyeArchegos controversyCurrency Wars by James RickardsWhat is credit rating arbitrage?Validus PowerJeff BoothFind Greg FossGreg Foss TwitterFind Brad MillsBrad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money InstagramProduced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech. Art by Daniel Huddlestone, Show Notes by Go Full Crypto.Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Bitcoin Breaking Into Traditional Finance

In this episode, Brad teams up with Jeff Booth, author of 'The Price of Tomorrow' and one of the leading voices on technology and its impact. His book delves into how technology brings forth abundance and the danger of holding onto the economic systems of the past. As a person who's worked in the technology space for over 20 years and is an avowed Bitcoiner, Jeff has some interesting insights to share on how those two fields intersect. The two talk about the long-term impact of money printing, why Bitcoin is superior, and why deflation is a good thing for economies. Plus, how does Elon Musk balance allegiances to Bitcoin and the Fiat money world?Timestamps00:00:00 - How does Jeff balance being an entrepreneur and the whole media circuit?00:01:59 - The conviction of any entrepreneur, and Elon Musk nearly lost Tesla 00:04:26 - Lessons from Jeff's parents after they lost real estate in the '80s 00:07:36 - Why inflation is hidden tax - that enriches the 1%00:18:53 - Universal basic income is against the concept of free markets00:26:39 - Bitcoin is not the backup plan – it's the plan 00:40:26 - What could Elon Musk's thought process be on Bitcoin? 00:47:25 - Bitcoin's more than just about price00:48:00 - What would it have been like if we'd been on a deflationary currency since the gold standard?00:53:06 - There's no place you can hide if 90% of humanity lacks the basics and 5% has everything00:55:53 - AI and drug experimentation/ breakthroughs00:58:21 - How was it like for Jeff to speak to the House Of Commons about Bitcoin?01:02:08 - How does Jeff's wife perceive Bitcoin? Podcast MentionsThe Price of Tomorrow (Book by Jeff)Humans Need Not Apply (book)Artificial general intelligenceElon Musk's "Bitcoin is almost as bs as Fiat money" tweetPeter DiamandisFind Jeff Booth on:Jeff Booth Twitter Find Brad Mills on:Brad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money InstagramProduced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Hamilton - YouTube, Jason Sanderson - Podcast TechOther Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

The Price of Tomorrow

In this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites fellow podcaster Jordan Harbinger onto the show to discuss NFTs, second passports, taxation, and money laundering. Both parties agree on the speculation that NFTs are a tulip style bubble, but are here to stay. The duo share their experiences paying taxes in the cryptocurrency space. Jordan explains how tax evasion is nearly pointless with Bitcoin, since the point of the blockchain is accountability. Jordan also offers his experiences in scam busting, and explains how NFTs could be a new gateway for money launderers akin to money laundering in the art collecting business. Finally, the two discuss the possibilities of second passports in the event of government overreaching for crypto assets. Timestamps00:00:34 - Show start/Collectable value00:12:38 - Asset allocation with Bitcoin and related assets00:19:25 - NFT bubble speculation00:26:39 - Current Bitcoin trend, what it would take to change it00:33:03 - How circumstances affect how deep into Bitcoin you should go00:36:18 - “The demise of the stock market” and speculation about the fed00:39:45 - The value of diversifying assets and self investment00:44:40 - How the podcast market shifted during the pandemic00:48:34 - Who’s talking about NFTs?00:58:35 - Jordan’s story about Ethereum01:03:00 - Measuring in Bitcoin terms01:13:05 - Taxation and Bitcoin01:18:55 - Speculation about “government overreach”01:24:08 - Closing remarks and social linksLinks to Mentions in the ShowWhat is an NFT?ICOs and why they’re importantClubhouseCassius MarshArt sales money launderingDogecoinJohn McAfeeFind Jordan HarbingerJordan Harbinger.comJordan Harbinger TwitterFind Brad MillsBrad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money Instagram

Popping the NFT bubble

In this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites lead editor of BoxMining.com, Michael Gu onto the show to discuss the recent NFT boom. Brad warns it’s a “tulip style bubble”, but remarks it’s a technology that’s here to stay. Michael offers his experience working in the field of gaming as an example of the future of NFTs. The two discuss how the field of collectables and art sales could be changed by the adoption of NFT technology. Brad and Michael speculate on altcoins, the effects from macromarkets on crypto, and the philosophy of Bitcoin. They further speculate on the future of crypto asset based games and what a successful model for one might look like.Timestamps00:00:43 - Show start00:00:56 - The NFT bull market00:04:59 - Ethereum’s relationship to NFT00:08:40 - Game assets not a model for NFTs00:13:08 - History between ETH and BTC00:17:58 - Bitcoin maximalist philosophy00:21:23 - Maximalism and motivations in life00:24:12 - Risk among cryptocurrencies00:31:50 - Risks for newcomers in the crypto space. “Degen pits”.00:39:00 - Anti-altcoining and the debate around it00:43:04 - Macro markets and their relation to Bitcoin00:46:36 - Infinite Fleet and NFT video game assets01:00:27 - The metaverse and the economic side to gaming01:05:10 - The collectables market01:12:03 - Crypto games and non-crypto games01:15:06 - Recommendations about Bitcoin and NFT01:20:14 - Closing remarks and outroLinks to Mentions in the ShowWhat is an NFT?Mark CubanUniswapSamson MowInfinite FleetWhat is the metaverse?ClubhouseLightniteFind Michael GuMichael Gu TwitterBoxmining.comFind Brad Mills:Brad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money Instagram

The Future of NFTs

In this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites NFT (Non-Fungible Token) specialist and art collector, Steve Wand to the show to discuss the recent boom in NFTs. Steve explains what NFTs are and his experience with virtual assets and collectables pre-NFT. For the unaware, the short version is that NFTs are a blockchain signature that can be attached to digital items and then sold. Wand discusses a little bit about the “metaverse”; the concept that the digital space will increasingly resemble meatspace. The two share their history with virtual economies from video games like World of Warcraft to various blockchain projects.Timestamps00:01:39 - Show start and introducing NFTs00:05:08 - Cryptopunks and past NFT projects00:07:07 - The value found in digital assets00:14:10 - Altcoins and tokens; why NFTs are different00:18:27 - Ethereum struggles and digital art00:23:07 - Potential NFT bubble00:30:00 - Virtual real estate and other digital goods00:36:56 - Future use cases for token technology00:49:32 - Future speculation01:09:32 - Social media plugs and wrap upLinks to Mentions in the ShowWhat is an NFTRare PepesCryptopunksERC-721Zed RunThe MetaverseCryptokittiesNiftyFind Steve Wand:Steve Wand LinkedInSteve Wand TwitterFind Brad Mills:Brad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money Instagram

Exploring NFTs

In this episode, Brad is joined by Justin Rhedrick, a.k.a Bitcoin Vegan. As a Bitcoin maximalist, a black man, and an ex-prisoner, Justin's Bitcoin story provides a unique perspective that's world's apart from that of the average Bitcoiner. After getting out of prison, Justin discovered Bitcoin through his grandfather, then his friend Isaiah Jackson (Zay). His story is one of resilience, grit, and Bitcoin at the end of the tunnel. As a guy who went to prison, the traditional system is not exactly amenable to him. Luckily, Bitcoin is a way to opt out. Tune to hear Justin's inspiring story, as well as his and Brad's takes on issues currently surrounding Bitcoin. Timestamps00:00:00 - Justin on why Clubhouse is a firsthand experience on all things Bitcoin 00:02:29 - Misconceptions about Bitcoin that won't die00:04:41 - How everyone is asking about Doge on Clubhouse, and 'toshis' 00:07:41 - Brad's 75-day challenge including buying Bitcoin every day00:09:51 - Justin on why Bitcoin is like Floyd Mayweather 00:20:42 - As a vegan, is Justin mad about "No Keys, No Cheese"? 00:24:29 - Justin's story - his comeback story powered on by Bitcoin 00:40:32 - Brad and Justin's experiences with judgment in the Fiat system00:48:05 - On Charlie Shrem, Ross Ulbricht and Roger Ver00:51:00 - Slavery in prisons, and opting out of unfair systems with Bitcoin01:02:52 - Why Justin and Charlie Shrem should do a podcast together01:07:40 - Justin's social media plugsPodcast MentionsAlex Gladstein Zay's 'No Keys, No Cheese'DeFi VenturesCharlie SchremRoss Ulbricht Roger VerStephen Kotler How Money Got Free, Book Find Justin Rhedrick on:Bitcoin Vegan Twitter Bitcoin Vegan InstagramFind Brad Mills on:Brad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money Instagram

Opting Out of Unfair Systems

Brad is joined by friends Bryan O’Gorman and Nick Beaton for a fun comedy style podcast. Bryan and Nick come to Brad with fresh questions from a beginners perspective after the recent run up with Bitcoin. This episode has topical conversations on Outrage Culture and how it is affecting the comedy scene. Additionally, the trio discusses Elon Musk and his endorsement of Dogecoin. Brad layers this discussion by always bringing things back to Bitcoin. Tune in for good memes, and great fun. Timestamps00:00:00 - Show Start00:02:35 - Introductions00:04:02 - Are you thinking of Buying Bitcoin?00:06:25 - Bitcoin is up 15x in 18 months00:06:51 - Nick Buys Bitcoin with Brad’s Bitcoin Card00:08:30 - AMC Stock Vs. Bitcoin (Company vs. New Money)00:09:40 - Brad’s Thoughts on Dogecoin00:12:37 - “Have fun Staying Poor”00:14:38 - Stocks vs Bitcoin. World Transferring its Wealth into Bitcoin.00:16:50 - Toilet Paper Fiasco of 202000:17:24 - Everyone has too much Debt“Everybody’s Leveraged way too much, because money is just debt, people are overleveraged”. 00:23:00 - Discussion on Black Lives Matter & Outrage Culture00:28:25 - Two Scenarios for the Future00:33:30 - Can you Buy Things with Bitcoin? Brad gives the Satoshi Gospel00:36:20 - Thinking in Dollars00:37:25 - Bryan: Should I wait for a Dip?00:41:40 - Where is Comedy Going? Discussion on Comedy in COVID era00:49:40 - Real Advice for Bitcoin00:51:05 - Canadians can get Tax Free Gains on Bitcoin00:53:50 - Nick and Bryan’s Financial Plan for the Next Time They Meet00:55:15 - Outro Links to Mentions in the ShowDogecoinRise Wallet Bitcoin CardsCanadian Debt CalculatorThe Great DepressionFind Bryan O’GormanBryan O’Gorman TwitterGlorious and Free PodcastFind Nick BeatonNick Beaton TwitterNick Beaton on Funny BusinessTeslaFind Brad Mills:Brad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money InstagramProduced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Hamilton - YouTube, Jason Sanderson - Podcast TechOther Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Outrage Culture

On this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites Isaiah Jackson onto the show to discuss how Bitcoin is benefitting the black community. Isaiah informs Brad of how racism is baked into the financial system. Isaiah explains the resistance in the black community towards libertarian mindsets and adopting Bitcoin. The duo discuss their experience in educating others about Bitcoin, including Soulja Boy who has recently inquired about the currency.Timestamps00:00:20 - Introduction00:03:05 - Show start00:04:10 - Introducing Isaiah Jackson00:13:37 - The claim with “you got lucky”00:16:25 - Black Bitcoin Billionaires00:23:22 - Bitcoin’s early scene and why didn’t more black people join00:27:19 - Isaiah’s experience with Bitcoin and the black community00:34:02 - Financial racism towards the black community00:41:32 - Soulja Boy asking about Bitcoin00:48:40 - The Tulsa massacre and group economics00:50:55 - Closing remarks and advice01:00:42 - Social media plugsLinks to Mentions in the ShowClubhouseBlack Bitcoin BillionairesSoulja Boy investigating BitcoinTulsa MassacreLamar WilsonCrypto Blockchain PlugBitcoin VeganTavonia EvansFind Isaiah JacksonIsaiah Jackson TwitterBitcoin and Black AmericaFind Brad MillsBrad Mills TwitterMagic Internet Money TwitterMagic Internet Money FacebookMagic Internet Money InstagramProduced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Hamilton - YouTube, Jason Sanderson - Podcast TechOther Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Bitcoin and Black America

My name is Brad Mills, I am a Bitcoiner. I'm an average person, I just got into Bitcoin early. I'm not a coder, I look at this space from the point of view of a regular user. I believe BTC is the best form of money. It’s free speech money. Digital Gold. Programmable money for the age of the Internet, uncensorable, peer to peer cash. A new asset class, a store of value. One of the most important open source inventions of our time, gifted to the world by an anonymous creator whose identity is still not known! I fell down the rabbit hole & have been following Bitcoin since 2011. This podcast is my evolving journey in the world of cryptocurrency as I try to reconcile my bitcoin maximalist philosophy & my respect for the Austrian Economic, Libertarian & Cypherpunk roots of bitcoin's creation with the desire to stack BTC by investing in the rest of the space. I hope you enjoy the conversations.

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