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Custody, Cybersecurity & Casa w/ Jameson Lopp | Bitcoin Basics (203) Sep 26, 2024

Jameson Lopp (Cypherpunk, co-founder & CSO @ Casa) joins us to discuss: the importance of self-custody, duress wallets, physical bitcoin attacks, multisig best practices, InfoSec, OpSec, the state of Bitcoin privacy & buttcoin.

The Bushido of Bitcoin: Aleks Svetski | Bitcoin Basics (202) Jul 25, 2024

Aleks Svetski: his new book The Bushido of Bitcoin; Satlantis travel app; social as a service using Nostr; The UNCommunist Manifesto; AI & the Spirit of Satoshi; bulding a new civilization on Bitcoin; The Bitcoin Times & what's next for Aleks?

Fix the Money, Fix the World: Economies of War | Faris on FreshFM (10) Jul 10, 2024

What's wrong with the economy & why is it getting harder for average people to make ends meet? Every day we receive news & statistics about the economy, but what does it all mean? Join Faris Mali as he goes behind the headlines & figures out how decisions by governments, central banks, & other organisations impact us in our daily lives.

Fix the Money, Fix the World: Economies of EVs | Faris on FreshFM (09) Jul 10, 2024

What's wrong with the economy & why is it getting harder for average people to make ends meet? Every day we receive news & statistics about the economy, but what does it all mean? Join Faris Mali as he goes behind the headlines & figures out how decisions by governments, central banks, & other organisations impact us in our daily lives.

Fix the Money, Fix the World: Keynes vs Hayek | Faris on FreshFM (08) Jul 10, 2024

What's wrong with the economy & why is it getting harder for average people to make ends meet? Every day we receive news & statistics about the economy, but what does it all mean? Join Faris Mali as he goes behind the headlines & figures out how decisions by governments, central banks, & other organisations impact us in our daily lives.

Fix the Money, Fix the World: CBDCs #2 | Faris on FreshFM (07) Jul 10, 2024

What's wrong with the economy & why is it getting harder for average people to make ends meet? Every day we receive news & statistics about the economy, but what does it all mean? Join Faris Mali as he goes behind the headlines & figures out how decisions by governments, central banks, & other organisations impact us in our daily lives.

Fix the Money, Fix the World: CBDCs #1 | Faris on FreshFM (06) Jul 10, 2024

What's wrong with the economy & why is it getting harder for average people to make ends meet? Every day we receive news & statistics about the economy, but what does it all mean? Join Faris Mali as he goes behind the headlines & figures out how decisions by governments, central banks, & other organisations impact us in our daily lives.

Fix the Money, Fix the World: Cybersecurity | Faris on FreshFM (05) Jul 10, 2024

What's wrong with the economy & why is it getting harder for average people to make ends meet? Every day we receive news & statistics about the economy, but what does it all mean? Join Faris Mali as he goes behind the headlines & figures out how decisions by governments, central banks, & other organisations impact us in our daily lives.

Fix the Money, Fix the World: Can’t Stop Oil | Faris on FreshFM (04) Jul 10, 2024

What's wrong with the economy & why is it getting harder for average people to make ends meet? Every day we receive news & statistics about the economy, but what does it all mean? Join Faris Mali as he goes behind the headlines & figures out how decisions by governments, central banks, & other organisations impact us in our daily lives.

Fix the Money, Fix the World: Bank Bailouts | Faris on FreshFM (03) Jul 10, 2024

What's wrong with the economy & why is it getting harder for average people to make ends meet? Every day we receive news & statistics about the economy, but what does it all mean? Join Faris Mali as he goes behind the headlines & figures out how decisions by governments, central banks, & other organisations impact us in our daily lives.

Fix the Money, Fix the World: The US Dollar | Faris on FreshFM (02) Jul 10, 2024

What's wrong with the economy & why is it getting harder for average people to make ends meet? Every day we receive news & statistics about the economy, but what does it all mean? Join Faris Mali as he goes behind the headlines & figures out how decisions by governments, central banks, & other organisations impact us in our daily lives.

Fix the Money, Fix the World: Economics 101 | Faris on FreshFM (01) Jul 10, 2024

What's wrong with the economy & why is it getting harder for average people to make ends meet? Every day we receive news & statistics about the economy, but what does it all mean? Join Faris Mali as he goes behind the headlines & figures out how decisions by governments, central banks, & other organisations impact us in our daily lives.

Sebastian Vollm (Digtal Orion): Bitcoin Mining in Paraguay | Bitcoin Basics (201) Jun 25, 2024

Sebastian Vollm (Digtal Orion) joins us to talk about Bitcoin mining in Paraguay as well as electricity, energy, politics, economics & everyday life. Paraguay isn't the next El Salvador it's already ahead.

Orange pilling nation states w/ Prince Filip Karađorđević of Serbia | Bitcoin Basics (200) Jun 06, 2024

Our 200th episode is celebrated w/ Prince Filip Karađorđević of Serbia: orange-pilling nation states, JAN3, hyperbitcoinization, Bitcoin adoption in Serbia, fiat food, money printing & the debt spiral, his current rabbit hole & Novak Djokovic

Bitcoin turning Japanese w/ Cody Ellingham | Bitcoin Basics (199) May 08, 2024

Cody Ellingham (The Transformation of Value podcast) on the ground insights into the Japanese economy, society & Bitcoin adoption

Proof of Work (PoW) vs Proof of Stake (PoS) | Bitcoin Basics (198) May 04, 2024

What's Proof of Work (PoW)? Proof of Stake (PoS)? Why does Bitcoin use PoW? Advantages & disadvantages over PoS? Consensus? Staking? Key differences?

Why running a Bitcoin full node isn’t enough privacy | Bitcoin Basics (197) Feb 12, 2024

What's a Bitcoin full node? What privacy does & doesn't it offer? How can you easily & cheaply get started? Initial Block Download (IBD)? Security best practices? Are there any alternatives?

Q45: How do Bitcoin wallets manage addresses? | Bitcoin Basics (196) Feb 09, 2024

We answer another great community question: How do I manage my private keys? How do I send them? Who controls my private keys? Offline vs hardware wallets? Seed phrase security best practices?

Q44: How best to protect your Bitcoin seed/recovery phrase? | Bitcoin Basics (195) Dec 11, 2023

We answer another great community question: How do I best protect my Bitcoin? What's the best wallet? How to secure my Bitcoin seed/recovery phrase? Why are open-source wallets our only recommendation? Multisig? Plausible deniability? Hidden wallet? 25th seed? Create your Bitcoin risk mitigation strategy today!

The LastPass Lunacy #2 | Bitcoin Basics (194) Dec 01, 2023

The 2022 LastPass hack has only recently revealed many Bitcoiners have lost their funds Why? How? What should you do as a LastPass user? Bitcoin risk mitigations & storing your seed phrase best practices.

The LastPass Lunacy #1 | Bitcoin Basics (193) Dec 01, 2023

Lastpass password manager was hacked but what does this mean for Bitcoin holders? What happened? Are your coins safe? Should you be worried?

Ryal Harris: SuperUte Champion | Bitcoin Basics (192) Nov 26, 2023

Ryal Harris (Queenslander) joins us to chat about his successful SuperUte racing career, living & working in Australia's Gold Coast, supporting local charities & communities, entrepreneurship & of course The Shoey

Is Foundation’s Passport the best Bitcoin wallet for privacy w/ Seth + Q&A? | Bitcoin Basics (191) Aug 21, 2023

Seth and Q&A from Foundation join us to discuss if the Passport is the most private Bitcoin wallet?

Bitcoin Lightning Bolt Card w/ Rob Clarkson | Bitcoin Basics (190) Aug 17, 2023

Rob Clarkson (Bitcoin Lightning Bolt Cards) joins us to talk about BTC merchant adoption, how to pay with Bitcoin, Bitcoin in New Zealand & Laser Eyes.

Bitcoin Nostr & Bitcoin NFTs w/ Jimmy Song | Bitcoin Basics (189) Jul 18, 2023

Jimmy Song explains Bitcoin Nostr, Bitcoin ordinals (NFTs) & upcoming Bitcoin development projects built upon Bitcoin Lightning & Layer 2 protocols.

How to buy Bitcoin privately w/ Steph (Peach Bitcoin) | Bitcoin Basics (188) Jun 23, 2023

Steph (Peach Bitcoin): centralised vs decentralised vs peer-to-peer (p2p) exchanges; how to buy bitcoin privately & security with Peach Bitcoin; privacy; escrow; solving lack of liquidity; solving high premium prices; reputation score; & exciting upcoming features.

Bitcoin mining for everyone: Daniel Leslie (AFI) | Bitcoin Basics (187) Jun 15, 2023

Daniel Leslie from Australian Fintech Infrastructure (AFI) joins us to discuss bitcoin mining, why mine bitcoin, where to mine bitcoin, energy, sustainability, transparency of mining platforms, proof of miner & disrupting the bitcoin mining space.

Why use Bitcoin Lightning w/ Jesse Shrader (Amboss)? | Bitcoin Basics (186) Jun 09, 2023

Jesse Shrader (co-founder of Amboss) joins us to discuss the Magma marketplace, Amboss, instant settlement, how to get started, Bitcoin Lightning & the importance of financial sovereignty.

Chris Pavlesic: Bitcoin Alive | Bitcoin Basics (185) Mar 22, 2023

We chat with Christopher Pavlesic (Bitcoin Alive & Alpha Hashrate) about the first Bitcoin only conference in Australia, Bitcoin mining, financial & digital sovereignty.

Gilbert Corbella: The Mining Future | Bitcoin Basics (184) Mar 18, 2023

Gilbert Corbella (Co-Founder & Chairman of The Mining Future) joins us to talk about how Bitcoin mining can be for everyone using the cleanest & cheapest energy. Start with a single miner today!

Steven Lubka: Bitcoin-onlyist | Bitcoin Basics (183) Dec 15, 2022

Steven Lubka (Swan Bitcoin): Pacific Bitcoin conference, Bitcoin self-custody, plan B, maximalism & bitcoin-onlyism, financialisation of everything, what can't Bitcoin fix, Bitcoin outcomes & the Bitcoin Policy Institute.

Launching BLIP w/ Alejandro & Rick | Bitcoin Basics (182) Nov 17, 2022

Launching BLIP, Bitcoin lightning privacy messaging app & wallet, with Alejandro & Rick in El Salvador.

Bitcoin & Macro Markets: Nov 2022 | Bitcoin Basics (181) Nov 02, 2022

A look at the Bitcoin & macro markets for Nov 2022. Where's BTC going from here?

Sam Callahan: Swan Bitcoin | Bitcoin Basics (180) Oct 28, 2022

Sam from Swan Bitcoin joins us to discuss: the global crypto adoption index; USD vs BTC vs stablecoins; CBDC's; why DCA; regulation; self-custody; and Bitcoin's future economics

The best Bitcoin wallet on the market today | Bitcoin Basics (179) Oct 17, 2022

Faris reviews Shift Crypto's BitBox02, a Bitcoin-only hardware wallet, including the pros & cons in terms of price, usability, security & features

Bitcoin adoption in the Middle East | Bitcoin Basics (178) Oct 05, 2022

Bam & Sooly join us to discuss: does culture & religion have an impact on Bitcoin? What about inflation & currency devaluation in countries such as Turkey, Egypt & the UAE

Mining Bitcoin w/ Sazmining | Bitcoin Basics (177) Sep 30, 2022

Will from Sazmining joins us to discuss Sazmining, Bitcoin mining, Bitcoin as carbon negative, fallacy of Proof of Stake & why Bitcoin using Proof of Work using green energy enhances our civilization.

Bitcoin & Web3 #2 | Bitcoin Basics (176) Sep 16, 2022

In part 2 we discuss Bitcoin as web 3, the need for decentralisation, no need for tokenization, IPFS, blockchain bullshit & Bitcoin's web 5 destroying the use case for every single shitcoin.

Bitcoin & Macro Markets: Sep 2022 | Bitcoin Basics (175) Sep 07, 2022

Bitcoin & macro market update for September 2022: a look at bitcoin, equities, USD, Euro, gold, silver & oil charts

Francesco in El Salvador | Bitcoin Basics (174) Sep 03, 2022

Francesco joins us to discuss why he moved to El Salvador, current projects & education, WW3, Bitcoin's importance to the developing world, saving vs surviving, adopting bitcoin conference & not resting on your laurels.

Bitcoin & Web3 #1 | Bitcoin Basics (173) Aug 24, 2022

In part 1 of our Bitcoin & Web3 series we discuss the history of The Internet & the world wide web right up until the current day

Stadicus: Shift Crypto & BitBox02 | Bitcoin Basics (172) Aug 10, 2022

Stadicus from Shift Crypto: BitBox02, open source, Bitcoin-only firmware, security theater, Bitcoin nodes, RaspiBolt & a pragmatic approach to hardware wallets

Jaime Garcia: El Salvador | Bitcoin Basics (171) Jul 29, 2022

Jaime Garcia: Bitcoin in Canada vs El Salvador, adoption, ugly truth, game theory, Nayib Bukele, remittances, legal tender, safety, Global Bitcoin fest & visiting El Salvador all from a candid perspective.

Faris on Fresh FM | Bitcoin Basics (170) Jul 12, 2022

Faris on Fresh FM (NZ) talking about Bitcoin fundamentals, how to get started, being your own bank, hedging against inflation, best way to buy bitcoin BTC, being your own bank & other newbie-friendly advice.

Bitcoin Debit Cards | Bitcoin Basics (169) Jul 05, 2022

We explore the idea of Bitcoin debit cards. How do they work? Why you might & might not want to use them?

Risks of staking on exchanges | Bitcoin Basics (168) Jul 01, 2022

We answer more great audience questions. Is Bitcoin staking even possible? Difference in terms of risk between staking vs just leaving coins on exchanges?

Nicki & James: El Salvador | Bitcoin Basics (167) Jun 28, 2022

Nicki & James join us to talk about Bitcoin (Lightning) in El Salvador, why the move from NZ, experiences on the frontier, reality of Bitcoin adoption, poisonous critters, Bitcoin education, costs, taxes, coffee, Bitcoin Beach & everything in between.

Lord Fusitu’a: Bitcoin in Tonga | Bitcoin Basics (166) Jun 17, 2022

Lord Fusitu'a joins us to talk about Bitcoin (and Lightning) in Tonga & his personal journey down the rabbit hole including: remittances; legal tender; bitcoin geothermal mining; dying 3 times; Tonga's US & China relations; roadmap for economic recovery; and Bitcoin fixing almost everything in Tonga

Buying bitcoin privately? | Bitcoin Basics (165) May 25, 2022

What's the safest & most secure way to buy bitcoin btc privately? What payment methods do we recommend? How about KYC & OpSec best practices?

Bitcoin private key management | Bitcoin Basics (164) May 05, 2022

How does a bitcoin hardware wallet work behind the scenes? What is bitcoin private key management? What are the InfoSec (cybersecurity) & OpSec (privacy) best practices?

Bitcoin privacy: VPN vs TOR | Bitcoin Basics (163) Apr 05, 2022

What is a VPN? Why should or shouldn't you use one? What is TOR? If you have bitcoin, should you use a VPN or TOR or both? Can you self-host?

Bitcoin, tax & investing | Bitcoin Basics (162) Mar 29, 2022

To HODL #bitcoin is great but how to get #yield? How safe is exchange/third-party staking? #Tax? Can btc be used for collateral to buy other assets? What about plausible deniability for custody of my bitcoins? We answer more great questions from our amazing audience.

Andrew Howard: financial & individual freedom | Bitcoin Basics (161) Mar 26, 2022

Andrew Howard joins us again to go beyond the financial freedom of bitcoin btc to achieving individual freedom in today's world.

Govt telling you to buy bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (160) Mar 04, 2022

With frozen bank accounts, confiscated funding campaigns, impending hyperinflation via CBDCs & requests to Bitcoin wallet providers, governments are highlighting problems with their own fiat currencies & the need for bitcoin btc as the only solution.

What is Bitcoin hashrate? | Bitcoin Basics (159) Feb 24, 2022

What is hashrate? How about proof work? Why is it so important to the Bitcoin network? We discuss the basics of bitcoin btc mining

Bitcoin & Markets: 18 Feb 2022 | Bitcoin Basics (158) Feb 18, 2022

Bitcoin & Markets update for 18 Feb, 2022. Canadian bank accounts frozen & a digital run on the banks? Creation of a cryptocurrency unit in the FBI? Everything is bullish!

Canada’s Emergencies Act to launch CBDC? | Bitcoin Basics (157) Feb 15, 2022

Will Canada's Emergencies Act be the perfect 'crisis' to launch a central bank digital currency? How could a CDBC be launched? How do you wipe out debt? How does all this relate to Bitcoin BTC?

Bitcoin & Markets: 24 Jan 2022 | Bitcoin Basics (156) Jan 24, 2022

Bitcoin & Macro Markets for 24 Jan 2022. Welcome to Crypto Winter. Will indices follow & what to do next? $BTC targets? Also a look at the traditional markets

Why is Bitcoin secure? | Bitcoin Basics (155) Jan 17, 2022

Why is Bitcoin so secure? What is proof of work? Do decentralization & open-source development help or hinder Bitcoin's security?

What are Bitcoin fees? | Bitcoin Basics (154) Jan 05, 2022

"What are Bitcoin fees and why are they needed? What's the cheapest way to withdraw BTC from an exchange? How to minimise transaction fees?"

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network w/ Shone Anstey | Bitcoin Basics (153) Dec 23, 2021

Shone Anstey from LQwD: Bitcoin Lightning Network; LQwD as a Lightning (Liquidity) Service Provider; Bitcoin & Lightning adoption; FinTech ecosystem; fiat wars; and Breez #Bitcoin #Lightning #FinTech

Bitcoin Ekasi w/ Hermann Vivier | Bitcoin Basics (152) Dec 15, 2021

Hermann Vivier from Bitcoin Ekasi shares his experiences working with marginalised youths in South Africa: surfing, empowering life skills, Bitcoin education, Bitcoin Lightning Network payments & becoming the next Bitcoin Beach

Should you still use Tether (USDT)? | Bitcoin Basics (151) Dec 10, 2021

What is Tether (USDT) and why use it instead of USD? Is this cryptocurrency safe to use? Is the parent company Bitfinex actually solvent? What to use when not in Bitcoin BTC?

Bitcoin in El Salvador | Bitcoin Basics (150) Dec 07, 2021

What's the significance of El Salvador using Bitcoin as legal tender? Can Bitcoin work as a method of payment or will it only be a store of value?

Coinkite Coldcard open source kerfuffle | Bitcoin Basics (149) Nov 26, 2021

Why did Coinkite (Coldcard) change their open-source license? Does it even matter? What is open source-hardware? We compare Ledger, Trezor & Coldcard.

Jimmy Song: Bitcoin Dev & Taproot | Bitcoin Basics (148) Nov 21, 2021

Jimmy Song (Bitcoin core contributor) drops in again to talk Bitcoin Taproot, Bitcoin programming, making money with altcoins but eventually losing your soul & money printing

The IMF doesn’t love Bitcoin | Bitcoin Basics (147) Nov 06, 2021

The IMF does not love Bitcoin but why? A look into geopolitics, national sovereign currencies, debt, loans & how uncensorable unconfiscatable uncontrollable Bitcoin BTC is a threat to old money

Bitcoin & Markets: 02 Nov 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (146) Nov 02, 2021

Bitcoin & Markets for 2 November, 2021. A look back at Oct, forward to the rest of the year, Bitcoin dominance & why BTC is the best crypto investment.

What is decentralization? (4 of 4) | Bitcoin Basics (145) Oct 22, 2021

In part 4, the last part, of our Bitcoin decentralization series we discuss who controls Bitcoin, who can make changes, game theory, incentives of the different stakeholders and the emerging decentralization of Bitcoin mining.

Bitcoin & Markets: 04 Oct 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (144) Oct 04, 2021

Bitcoin & Markets for 4 October, 2021. Bitcoin BTC highest close in 4 weeks & rallies in a risk off environment

Bitcoin & Markets: 27 Sep 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (143) Sep 27, 2021

Bitcoin & Markets for 27 September, 2021. Bitcoin BTC uptrend resuming? Why is the Bitcoin dominance index so low? We nailed the Uranium call!

Bitcoin Q+A: Bitcoin privacy | Bitcoin Basics (142) Sep 22, 2021

Bitcoin Q+A joins us to talk Bitcoin privacy, why it's important, practical advice, tools & techniques. We also discuss the best Bitcoin hardware & software wallets, buying no-KYC bitcoin as well as InfoSec (cybersecurity) & OpSec (privacy) best practices.

Bitcoin & Markets: 1 Sep 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (141) Aug 31, 2021

Bitcoin BTC market update for 1 September, 2021. Where to next for Bitcoin and crypto markets?

Brian Harrington: Bitcoin IRAs | Bitcoin Basics (140) Aug 13, 2021

Brian Harrington joins us again to talk Bitcoin IRAs, Bitcoin self-custody, Bitcoin adoption, buying KYC-free bitcoin & other bullish things.

Bitcoin & Markets: 2 Aug 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (139) Aug 03, 2021

Bitcoin BTC market update for 2 August, 2021. Bitcoin BTC blasted through our key levels at $35K. What's next?

Bitcoin & Markets: 26 Jul 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (138) Jul 26, 2021

Bitcoin BTC market update for 26 July, 2021. Buy signal in place for bitcoin, $30K held, potential break out & a look at other macro markets

What is decentralization? (3 of 4) | Bitcoin Basics (137) Jul 23, 2021

Part 3 of 4. Why does the Bitcoin blockchain need to use blocks, nodes & mining hardware? How does bitcoin's decentralization remove the need for trust?

What is decentralization? (2 of 4) | Bitcoin Basics (136) Jul 16, 2021

Part 2 of 4. Why does banking & finance require 3rd parties? How does proof of work & the bitcoin blockchain remove any need for 3rd parties? Why is bitcoin's decentralization an emergent property?

Different types of Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (135) Jul 12, 2021

Why are there different types of bitcoin? KYC vs non-KYC bitcoin, tainted vs virgin bitcoin, self-custody vs paper bitcoin, etc.?

How to buy bitcoin anonymously? | Bitcoin Basics (134) Jul 06, 2021

Is it possible to buy #bitcoin #btc anonymously? What personal data is leaked to the Bitcoin blockchain, mobile phone app, exchange, software wallet, hardware wallet or any phone provider?

Bitcoin bull or bear market? July 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (133) Jul 03, 2021

It's July, 2021. Are we in a Bitcoin bull or bear market? Why? Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) vs Fear Of Losing Money (FOLM). How is Bitcoin doing compared to other assets like gold, stocks & commodities?

Bitcoin & Markets: 29 Jun 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (132) Jun 29, 2021

Bitcoin market update for 29 June, 2021. BTC death cross? Where to from here? What about bitcoin dominance, gold, silver & the USD?

What is decentralization? (1 of 4) | Bitcoin Basics (131) Jun 26, 2021

Part 1 of 4. What exactly is decentralization? How about distributed systems? Real-world examples? Is the Bitcoin blockchain the 1st decentralized application?

When’s the Bitcoin-Ethereum Flippening? | Bitcoin Basics (130) Jun 23, 2021

What's the Bitcoin-Ethereum flippening? When will it occur? Should Bitcoin BTC HODLers also invest in Ethereum ETH?

Are there Bitcoin NFTs? | Bitcoin Basics (129) Jun 17, 2021

What is a non-fungible token (NFT)? Why all the fuss? Are there Bitcoin NFTs? How would that even work?

Bitcoin & Markets: 14 Jun 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (128) Jun 14, 2021

A look at bitcoin BTC price for mid June, 2021. Are we still in a bull market? Dead cat bounce or resumption of a bull market?

Why use a hardware wallet? | Bitcoin Basics (127) Jun 10, 2021

What is a Bitcoin BTC hardware wallet? Why use them? How do they differ from desktop & mobile wallets? Which Bitcoin-only hardware wallet do we recommend?

How to make changes to Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (126) Jun 01, 2021

We answer another fantastic audience question: how are changes to Bitcoin BTC made? Who does them? https://bitcoinbasics.help/ask your question!

Will Hashgraph supersede Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (125) May 26, 2021

We answer another audience question: will Hedera's Hashgrah (HBAR) ever supersede Bitcoin? What about other shitcoins (altcoins)?

Bitcoin & Markets: 24 May 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (124) May 24, 2021

A look at Bitcoin & crypto markets for late May 2021. What are key levels of support & resistance? Bitcoin dominance? Are we still in a bull market? Buy the dip or wait till next week?

What if my wallet provider disappears? | Bitcoin Basics (123) May 20, 2021

Q) How can you recover bitcoin if you lose your bitcoin wallet & the manufacturer or developer disappears?

Can Bitcoin be fractionalised indefinitely? | Bitcoin Basics (122) May 11, 2021

Can Bitcoin be fractionalised indefinitely? Does it need to? What are some of the alternative solutions available?

Is gold a shitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (121) May 04, 2021

Is gold a shitcoin when compared to bitcoin btc? Is this traditional safe haven asset still relevant in 2021 especially as we enter a new credit cycle?

What to do with your dirty fiat? | Bitcoin Basics (120) Apr 28, 2021

Besides investing in bitcoin, should I also invest in property, gold & commodities? We are entering a new secular bull market coinciding with the decline of the USD. What to do with your dirty fiat?

Bitcoin: trading vs holding | Bitcoin Basics (119) Apr 26, 2021

A look at the bitcoin btc, ethereum eth, gold, silver, commodities, USD & macro market trends for 26 April, 2021

Can bitcoin be hacked? | Bitcoin Basics (118) Apr 24, 2021

Can Bitcoin be hacked? What about exchanges, wallets, quantum computing, 51% attacks, government backdoors, software bugs, encryption vulnerabilities and a nuclear holocaust?

Andrew Howard: Bitcoin is The Great Reset | Bitcoin Basics (117) Apr 21, 2021

Andrew Howard from Bitcoin Reserve on Bitcoin fundamentals, btc, gold, central banking, inflation, war, money as life or death, 2017 market comparison & everything in between. Bitcoin is The Great Reset.

Bitcoin & Markets: 19 April 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (116) Apr 19, 2021

A look at the bitcoin btc & macro markets for Mon 19 April, 2020: despite volatility, bitcoin bull trend still intact

Renting vs Owning Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (115) Apr 16, 2021

If your bitcoin are on an exchange you do not own them. Stop renting & start owning your bitcoin. We discuss how to buy, secure & own bitcoin using InfoSec & OpSec best practices for self-custody.

Bitcoin & Markets: Entering Q2 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (114) Apr 12, 2021

Bitcoin closes at a weekly all-time high. Where to from here for BTC? Are altcoins about to tumble?

Lightning Network vs Liquid Network | Bitcoin Basics (113) Apr 08, 2021

What's the difference between the Bitcoin Lightning Network & Blockstream's Liquid Network? If you have bitcoin why should you care?

Why Bitcoin is better than Ethereum | Bitcoin Basics (112) Apr 02, 2021

Why Bitcoin is better than Ethereum: technical & economic differences; Ethereum 2.0 misconceptions & marketing hype; max supply & circulating supply; & digital gold vs digital oil

Bitcoin & Markets: After Q1 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (111) Mar 29, 2021

What happens to bitcoin, currencies, gold, silver & bonds after Q1 2021? Bitcoin & US dollar are bullish but are bonds in a bear market?

Is your bitcoin safe? Maybe! | Bitcoin Basics (110) Mar 27, 2021

Is your bitcoin safe on an exchange, desktop/mobile, hardware, steel/paper wallet? Maybe not! Do a threat & risk assessment then create a personalised bitcoin self-custody solution

Is bitcoin private? Part 2 | Bitcoin Basics (109) Mar 23, 2021

Is Bitcoin private? Once you've bought KYC bitcoin (satoshis) what can you do to anonymize yourself? Coin mixers vs coinjoins & other OpSec (privacy) / InfoSec (security) considerations.

Is bitcoin private? Part 1 | Bitcoin Basics (108) Mar 20, 2021

Is Bitcoin private? How can you best remain anonymous? Physical security risks, reducing digital footprints, future-proofing all bitcoin purchases & privacy using the bitcoin lightning network.

Bitcoin & Markets: 15-MAR-2021 | Bitcoin Basics (107) Mar 15, 2021

Bitcoin & Markets for March 15, 2021. Bitcoin has & should experience several large corrections to maintain this secular bull market

How to buy bitcoin (#3 keep it) | Bitcoin Basics (106) Mar 09, 2021

Once you've bought bitcoin how do you own it, keep it & secure it? Upgrade your security hygiene (InfoSec) & privacy (OpSec) right now!

How to buy bitcoin (#2 secure it) | Bitcoin Basics (105) Mar 05, 2021

Stop renting bitcoin, start owning bitcoin, use non-custodial bitcoin wallets & create a personalised bitcoin custody solution for your investment

How to buy bitcoin (#1 buy it) | Bitcoin Basics (104) Mar 03, 2021

How to buy bitcoin conveniently (KYC) & privately (non-KYC)? However, we discuss the best solution for most people!

Bitcoin risk mitigation w/ Anthony Park | Bitcoin Basics (103) Feb 23, 2021

Anthony Park (US Attorney) joins us again to discuss losing your bitcoin vs having it stolen

Raoul Pal: irresponsibly long bitcoin | Bitcoin Basics (102) Feb 13, 2021

Raoul Pal explains why he's sold all his gold & is irresponsibly long bitcoin

Jared Dillian: why I’ve sold my bitcoin! | Bitcoin Basics (101) Feb 05, 2021

Jared Dillian joins us to discuss why he's sold all his bitcoin, GameStop, macro markets & the overall market sentiment right now

Bitcoin ETFs w/ Steven McClurg | Bitcoin Basics (100) Feb 03, 2021

Steven McClurg joins us again to talk about the Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF, GameStop, inflation, gold, USD, macro markets & everything bitcoin (not XRP/Ripple)

What happens when all the bitcoin have been mined? | Bitcoin Basics (99) Jan 30, 2021

What happens when all the bitcoin have been mined? Then who secures the network without any block reward? Is bitcoin doomed?

Bitcoin Begins (7/7): What to do after buying bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (98) Jan 26, 2021

We destroy common Bitcoin myths & FUD such as: bitcoin is in a huge bubble, bitcoin is a worthless intangible asset, future Bitcoin killers & other nonsense.

Bitcoin Begins (6/7): Destroying Bitcoin myths & FUD | Bitcoin Basics (97) Jan 21, 2021

We destroy common Bitcoin myths & FUD such as: bitcoin is in a huge bubble, bitcoin is a worthless intangible asset, future Bitcoin killers & other nonsense.

Thank God for Bitcoin w/ Jimmy Song | Bitcoin Basics (96) Jan 16, 2021

Jimmy Song joins us to discuss his new book 'Thank God for Bitcoin' & explore the creation of money, its corruption & its potential redemption for Christians, atheists & everyone in between. What's wrong with the current monetary system & how can you opt out?

Bitcoin Begins (5/7): What are altcoins (shitcoins)? | Bitcoin Basics (95) Jan 11, 2021

What are altcoins (shitcoins)? Are some better than Bitcoin? The blockchain trilemma explained. Will Bitcoin always be king? Buy & hold bitcoin or speculate?

Bitcoin Begins (4/7): What is Bitcoin (blockchain)? | Bitcoin Basics (94) Jan 07, 2021

What is the Bitcoin blockchain? How does it work? How does it solve issues with the current financial system? Who controls & manages it?

Bitcoin Begins (3/7): What is Bitcoin (money)? | Bitcoin Basics (93) Dec 30, 2020

"We discover what is Bitcoin (money) & its attributes: scarcity, fungibility, divisibility, durability & transferability when compared with gold & other tangible assets. Ultimately it's a new store of value for the everyone" Youtube: https://youtu.be/T8bcxhcfmkA Show page: https://coincompass.com/93 Proof of Recording: N/A | N/A | BTC/USD N/A | Ep 93 #Bitcoin #BitcoinBasics #wallet EPISODE SHOW NOTES: Bitcoin Begins series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL81X0bJURmxWsXjUQpgn5mxmuc4RBQjkT EPISODE ATTRIBUTION: http://podsummit.com/freemusic AFFILIATES: https://coincompass.com/affiliates are chosen because we use them as the best bitcoin products & services.https://coincompass.com/free HELP US: https://coincompass.com/subscribe to keep all our educational content ad-free & if you received any value whatsoever we would appreciate a 5-star https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1487421249 review. SHARE US: https://coincompass.com/free for all our social media accounts & other free content including newsletters, eBooks, video guides, etc. ASK US: http://coincompass.com/ask a question for our next Q&A / AMA episode. ABOUT US: https://coincompass.com/about: enabling you to safely buy & securely store your bitcoins. We educate investors & create Bitcoin wealth management solutions. It is estimated over 7 million bitcoins have been lost or stolen. Learn how to keep yours safe by integrating InfoSec (Information Security), OpSec (Operational Security) & industry best practices enabling you to: safely buy, store & control your own private keys (bitcoins). DISCLAIMER: Any content provided by CoinCompass, including but not limited to any host or guest, is for educational & informational purposes only & is not intended as investment, legal, tax or any other professional advice. At times products, services & technologies may be recommended but these are opinions based upon experiences & not endorsements. We take no liability for out-of-date or inaccurate information, software bugs, manufacturing errors, technology misuse or issues involving third parties. Visit https://coincompass.com/free to stay up-to-date with our newsletters, video guides, podcasts & social media.

Time to ditch your Ledger wallet? Bitcoin Basics (92) Dec 16, 2020

Is it time to ditch your Ledger? Phishing scams, 2FA & using a 25th word for your hardware wallet's recovery seed. It is time to improve your Bitcoin OpSec & ImfoSec | Youtube: https://youtu.be/V5lSD-skGMY | Show https://coincompass.com/92 | #Bitcoin #BitcoinBasics #wallet

Tone Vays: what’s driving Bitcoin’s price | Bitcoin Basics (91) Dec 13, 2020

Tone Vays joins us to discuss the lack of confidence in the US dollar, inflation, hyperinflation & the US elections against Bitcoin's store of value, censorship resistance, unconfiscatability & portability. Understand what is driving the price of Bitcoin | Youtube: https://youtu.be/_l9knAauxRU | Show: https://coincompass.com/91 | #Bitcoin #BitcoinBasics #BitcoinBegins

Bitcoin Begins (2/7): Before Bitcoin | Bitcoin Basics (90) Dec 08, 2020

Don’t lose your bitcoins in this bull run! Free Webinar: 20-DEC-2020 https://coincompass.com/webinar Bitcoin Begins part 2 explores a brief history of money including the barter system, money vs currency, store of value, medium of exchange, the gold standard & the US dollar | Youtube: https://youtu.be/8LHjESIqSYI | Show : https://coincompass.com/90 | #Bitcoin #BitcoinBasics #BitcoinBegins

Key turning points in Bitcoin & markets | Bitcoin Basics (89) Nov 29, 2020

Tyler Coates, creator of EMASAR & co-author of Hyperwave Theory, joins us to discuss upcoming trends in Bitcoin, Gold & the S&P 500 including key turning points for longs & shorts as well as important levels of support for Bitcoin | Youtube: https://youtu.be/NywQJgwBdzY | Show: https://coincompass.com/89 | #Bitcoin #gold #hyperwave

Peter McCormack & the 2021 Bitcoin supply shock | Bitcoin Basics (88) Nov 24, 2020

Peter McCormack (What Bitcoin Did & Defiance podcasts) joins us to pragmatically discuss the coming Bitcoin supply shock, The Great Reset, what Bitcoin fixes, CBDCs, decentralisation & other macro issues | Youtube: https://youtu.be/UbrXlCC68_4 | Show: https://coincompass.com/88 | #Bitcoin #BitcoinBasics #blockchain

Bitcoin Begins (1/7): Beginner’s guide to money | Bitcoin Basics (87) Nov 17, 2020

'A beginner's guide to money, currency & Bitcoin' is the 1st part of our Bitcoin Begins series about money, before Bitcoin, Bitcoin, the Bitcoin Blockchain, altcoins & debunking Bitcoin FUD. Please share with your no-coiner friends | Youtube: https://youtu.be/13PwAxSDBvI | Show page: https://coincompass.com/87 | #Bitcoin #BitcoinBasics #blockchain

Buying bitcoin: Binance or Coinbase? | Bitcoin Basics (86) Nov 04, 2020

Should I buy bitcoin on Coinbase or Binance? A comprehensive, pragmatic & beginner-friendly review of major advantages & disadvantages | Youtube: https://youtu.be/CKzY4vJ7yF4 | Show page: https://coincompass.com/86 | #Bitcoin #Binance #Coinbase

Paypal pushing bitcoin to $200k? | Bitcoin Basics (85) Oct 30, 2020

Will Paypal's new service enabling users to buy bitcoin push the bitcoin price towards $200k by the end of 2021? Are Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) the ultimate on-ramp for Bitcoin or vice-versa? | Youtube: https://youtu.be/Z1S-gjwei4c | Notes: https://coincompass.com/85 | #Bitcoin #BitcoinBasics #CBDC

Bitcoin & Markets: 26-OCT-2020 | Bitcoin Basics (84) Oct 26, 2020

A new bull market for Bitcoin or continuing US dollar correlation? A look at the Bitcoin, gold, USD, EUR/USD, US 30-year bonds, equities & macro trends for 26 Oct, 2020 | Youtube: https://youtu.be/qLMe9wtW_NM | Notes: https://coincompass.com/84 | #bitcoin #bitcoinbasics #crypto

Bitcoin has died 382 times | Bitcoin Basics (83) Oct 25, 2020

Bitcoin has died 382 times but why is it still alive? We discuss the 2020 Bitcoin obituaries: Bitcoin will go to zero, has no intrinsic value & is in a bubble. Youtube: https://youtu.be/fqoyMEqpKAw | Notes: https://coincompass.com/83 #bitcoin #bitcoinbasics #crypto

Avoiding Bitcoin scams | Bitcoin Basics (82) Oct 21, 2020

What is a Bitcoin scam? How do Bitcoin scams usually work & how to avoid them? Protect your current & future Bitcoin investment | Youtube: https://youtu.be/Q_5oeW_17S0 | Notes: https://coincompass.com/82 #bitcoin #crypto #scam

#30 Where do I store my Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (81) Oct 16, 2020

Where is the best place to store my bitcoin(s)? Why setup multisig? Hardware wallets & backup/recovery seed phrase considerations | Youtube: https://youtu.be/Qc3i7grVTDU | Notes: https://coincompass.com/81 #bitcoin #wallet #multisig

Bitcoin & Markets: 13-OCT-2020 | Bitcoin Basics (80) Oct 13, 2020

Why are Bitcoin & risk assets still rallying & so tightly correlated? How long can it last? A look at the macro markets for 13 Oct 2020. Youtube: https://youtu.be/utjc6yzhoiM | Notes: https://coincompass.com/80 | #bitcoin #macro #trading #btc #gold #silver #spx #ndx #vix

#29 Bitcoin correlated w/ stock market? | Bitcoin Basics (79) Oct 09, 2020

Is bitcoin correlated to the stock market? Why? Why isn't bitcoin correlated to gold and/or other safe haven assets? Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ck-k0XRvOxY | Notes: https://coincompass.com/79 | #bitcoin #gold #stocks

#28 Too late to buy gold or Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (78) Oct 06, 2020

Should I buy gold and/or bitcoin right now or is it too late? Youtube: https://youtu.be/vlBC6aBT9qc | Notes: https://coincompass.com/78 #bitcoin #blockchain #gold

#27 Investing in only Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (77) Oct 02, 2020

Why should I invest in only Bitcoin? What about other coins (cryptocurrencies)? Youtube: https://youtu.be/rAwmjMbcWek | Notes: https://coincompass.com/77

#26 How to pay with Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (76) Sep 29, 2020

How do I pay for something using Bitcoin? What about bitcoin transaction fees, local exchange rates & blockchain confirmation times? Youtube: https://youtu.be/cYiJuWDarLs | Notes: https://coincompass.com/76

#25 What is the best bitcoin exchange? | Bitcoin Basics (75) Sep 25, 2020

What is a Bitcoin exchange? How do they operate? Which ones are the most reliable for buying & storing BTC? Youtube: https://youtu.be/q4-yQZ5eekA | Notes: https://coincompass.com/75

#24 A tale of 2 Bitcoin miners | Bitcoin Basics (74) Sep 23, 2020

What will happen if 2 bitcoin miners finish at the same time? Will they share the mining reward? Youtube: https://youtu.be/cehwqNoRSco | Show page: https://coincompass.com/74

#23 Low interest rates & Bitcoin | Bitcoin Basics (73) Sep 21, 2020

With commercial banks' interest rates falling to an all-time low, how will this impact the price of bitcoin, gold & stocks? Youtube: https://youtu.be/hwmPKT_oEuY | Show page: https://coincompass.com/73

What is DCA w/ Obi (Coinfloor) | Bitcoin Basics (72) Sep 04, 2020

Who is Obi? Why Coinfloor? What is Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)? Why is Bitcoin, not Ethereum nor other shitcoins (including fiat), the soundest money? WTF is WeeWorld? Youtube: https://youtu.be/g6Qv8b3r1Ho & Show: https://coincompass.com/72

What is DCA w/ Aleks (Amber) | Bitcoin Basics (71) Aug 27, 2020

Why is Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) the best way to buy bitcoin? Why is bitcoin the best form of money? Bitcoin vs Ethereum? All about Amber & Aleks. Youtube: https://youtu.be/A4e4Xnyj-Tk & Show page: https://coincompass.com/71

Bitcoin & Macro Markets: AUG 2020 | Bitcoin Basics (70) Aug 21, 2020

A look at the macro markets with a focus on Bitcoin & gold outlook for August 2020: chart pattern formations & key price levels. Youtube: https://youtu.be/k6dkCPoJC10 & Show https://coincompass.com/70

What is DCA w/ Reed (Swan Bitcoin) | Bitcoin Basics (69) Aug 18, 2020

What is Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)? Why is DCA the best strategy for bitcoin beginner investors? How to get started with DCA today? Youtube: https://youtu.be/_JWfGMXF9PE & Show: https://coincompass.com/69

Bitcoin & Macro: 06-JUL-2020 | Bitcoin Prosperity (14) Jul 07, 2020

Gold & Bitcoin accumulation: risk assets are ignoring the global economic backdrop & are being fuelled by expanding sovereign debt as the Vix & Wilshire 4500 chase open gaps. Youtube: https://youtu.be/YyybNjZWbVo & show page: https://coincompass.com/68

#22 Quantum computers to destroy Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (55) Jun 03, 2020

Will quantum computers destroy Bitcoin? What about a 51% attack? Could Bitcoin addresses be brute forced to reveal private keys? Youtube: https://youtu.be/WunFn-53sFk & show page: https://coincompass.com/67

#21 Bitcoin benefits for charities | Bitcoin Basics (54) May 29, 2020

Why all charities should accept bitcoin donations, how Bitcoin can coexist alongside local currencies even in low-income communities & our free implementation & advertising offer to charities. Youtube: https://youtu.be/WunFn-53sFk & Show page: https://coincompass.com/66

#20 Are trading platforms secure? | Bitcoin Basics (53) May 27, 2020

Are trading platforms & bitcoin exchanges now more secure? Youtube: https://youtu.be/CdIneCfmTQU & show page: https://coincompass.com/65

Bitcoin & Macro: 25-May-2020 | Bitcoin Prosperity (13) May 25, 2020

Analysis of Bitcoin, gold, ethereum & indices for 25 May, 2020. BTC to $3,100? Pay attention to the forest not the trees. Youtube: https://youtu.be/Rs3jKpeC0w0 & Show page: https://coincompass.com/64

#19 Different types of Bitcoins? | Bitcoin Basics (52) May 18, 2020

Day 19 of our 30 days of Bitcoin answers another audience question, "Is there a difference between one bitcoin & another?" Youtube: https://youtu.be/tCvPIuzsydc & show page: https://coincompass.com/63

#18 Staying up to date w/ Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (51) May 17, 2020

"How do you stay up to date with all the Bitcoin news (and noise) out there?" Youtube: https://youtu.be/G4fZKrRsMEw & show page: https://coincompass.com/62

#17 Why is Bitcoin called Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (50) May 15, 2020

Day 17 of our 30 days of Bitcoin continues with answering why is Bitcoin is called Bitcoin? What was Satoshi thinking? We also look at some predecessors to Bitcoin. Youtube: https://youtu.be/9eAosLdsc3k & show page: https://coincompass.com/61

Greg Walker: learn me a bitcoin | Bitcoin Prosperity (12) May 13, 2020

Greg Walker (learnmeabitcoin.com) joins us to answer questions about the Bitcoin halving, Bitcoin wallets & Bitcoin threats as well as sharing his Bitcoin journey so far. Youtube: https://youtu.be/UNC0YSqZIJs & show page: https://coincompass.com/60

Bitcoin Prosperity: Brian Harrington of Surplus Bitcoin (11) May 11, 2020

Brian Harrington of Surplus Bitcoin joins us to discuss Bitcoin mining, using energy waste, KYC, privacy, Cash App, BlockFi, Casa, stacking sats & everything in between. Youtube: https://youtu.be/1QjchfoxgYs & show page: https://coincompass.com/59

Bitcoin Prosperity: Bitcoin & Markets 10-MAY-2020 (10) May 10, 2020

A look at the macro markets for May 20, 2020: Bitcoin, unemployment rates, Nasdaq, VIX, gaps getting filled, US indices, EURUSD, gold & stock markets disconnecting from the real economy. Youtube: https://youtu.be/XOf6_Pz1pfY & show page: https://coincompass.com/58

Bitcoin Basics: #16 Bitcoin Security, SHA256 & P2P 2of2 (49) May 08, 2020

Part 2 continues answering our audience question regarding the security of the Bitcoin network: how is SHA256 used in Bitcoin mining & generating Bitcoin addresses? Is it quantum resistant? Youtube: https://youtu.be/LbH29Vh0cMQ & show page: https://coincompass.com/57

Bitcoin Basics: #15 Bitcoin Security, SHA256 & P2P 1of2 (48) May 07, 2020

Part 1 of this answer delves into Bitcoin, P2P & security: concentrated vs distributed networks, centralised vs decentralised networks, node security, data leakage & privacy concerns. Youtube: https://youtu.be/OzR6Xpo9cGA & show page: https://coincompass.com/56

Bitcoin Prosperity: Jared Dillian – Nocoiner to Bitcoiner (9) May 05, 2020

We are joined by Jared Dillian (The Daily Dirtnap) to discuss his transition from Nocoiner to Bitcoiner, Gold vs Bitcoin, macro markets & portfolio management for individuals. Youtube: https://youtu.be/Nf8ay62NLQs & show page: https://coincompass.com/55

Bitcoin Prosperity: Bitcoin & Markets 04-MAY-2020 (8) May 04, 2020

Another Bitcoin & macro markets update with Faris as he analyses the charts: Bitcoin; VIX; & indices. Youtube: https://youtu.be/ldSyVRrqNHI & show page: https://coincompass.com/54

Bitcoin Basics: #14 Bitcoin & Regulation 2of2 (47) May 01, 2020

Part 2 answers the questions: who regulates Bitcoin? how is it regulated? how are bitcoins recorded? where can I check my balance? Youtube: https://youtu.be/YT78Ta2JNhg & show page: https://coincompass.com/53

Bitcoin Prosperity: Mark Yusko, Bitcoin & Macro (7) Apr 29, 2020

Mark Yusko (Founder, CEO & CIO of Morgan Creek Capital Management) kindly joined us to discuss Bitcoin, blockchain, inflation, USD, digital money, privacy & current economic trends. Youtube: https://youtu.be/oSQG21rfUmw & show page: https://coincompass.com/52

Bitcoin Prosperity: Bitcoin & Markets 27-APR-2020 (6) Apr 27, 2020

A look at bitcoin & macro markets. Do gaps get filled? Risk on & risk off assets, price action & targets in the new few weeks. Youtube: https://youtu.be/I-k6J-JXsGY & show page: https://coincompass.com/51

Bitcoin Basics: #13 Bitcoin & Regulation 1of2 (46) Apr 24, 2020

Continuing our 30 days of bitcoin questions we answer where bitcoins are stored & how anyone can verify, not just check, their bitcoin balance. Youtube: https://youtu.be/J1VyqU6jhVA & show page: https://coincompass.com/50

Bitcoin Basics: Estate Planning w/ Anthony Park (45) Apr 22, 2020

Anthony Park (executor & attorney) joins us to discuss bitcoin & estate planning, evaluation of custody solutions & practical advice on getting started. No private keys in wills people! Youtube: https://youtu.be/M_h2tSYM5UY & show page: https://coincompass.com/49

Bitcoin Basics: #12 How to spend bitcoins online (44) Apr 20, 2020

Where can we spend bitcoins online? How to use bitcoins even if a merchant doesn't accept them? Bitcoin debit cards. Youtube: https://youtu.be/_dPBKjzNybo & show page: https://coincompass.com/48

Bitcoin Basics: #11 Bitcoin 51% attack (43) Apr 18, 2020

What is a 51 percent attack on Bitcoin? Why it's possible but improbable? Bitcoin's incentives & game theory. Youtube: https://youtu.be/On-leQajT-0 & show page: https://coincompass.com/47

Bitcoin Prosperity: Steven McClurg, Macro Trends #2 (5) Apr 16, 2020

Part 2: Steven McClurg, CIO at Exponential, continues to discuss macro trends, blockchain projects, digital assets & of course Bitcoin. Youtube: https://youtu.be/PwiQm7xmjx0 & show page: https://coincompass.com/46

Bitcoin Prosperity: Steven McClurg, Macro Trends #1 (4) Apr 14, 2020

Steven McClurg, CIO at Exponential, joins us to discuss macro trends, blockchain projects, digital assets & of course Bitcoin. Youtube: https://youtu.be/jP8q1uKLm0Q & show page: https://coincompass.com/45

Bitcoin Prosperity: Bitcoin & Markets 13-APR-2020 (3) Apr 13, 2020

13 April: A look at the global markets & macro trends of indices, currencies, commodities & of course bitcoin & its key levels. Youtube: https://youtu.be/o7OHMgV2Z0s & show page: https://coincompass.com/44

Bitcoin Basics: #10 What is Bitcoin mining? (42) Apr 11, 2020

What is Bitcoin mining? How does it work? Why do we need it? Youtube: https://youtu.be/53cXRKAMFdo & show page: https://coincompass.com/43

Bitcoin Prosperity: Hyperwave, Bitcoin, Tyler & Leah (2) Apr 07, 2020

Authors Tyler Coates & Leah Wald discuss Hyperwave Theory, what they are, how to spot them, how all are bubbles & why bitcoin is in a hyperwave. Youtube: https://youtu.be/JDP_l-tYnQc & show page: https://coincompass.com/42

Bitcoin Basics: #9 Threats to Bitcoin? 2of2 (41) Apr 06, 2020

Take off your rose-tinted glasses & think realistically about the potential threats to Bitcoin. Why do we even need Bitcoin? Part 2. Youtube: https://youtu.be/-yOU788asPk & show page: https://coincompass.com/41

Bitcoin Basics: #8 Threats to Bitcoin? 1of2 (40) Apr 05, 2020

Can governments realistically stop people from using Bitcoin? Can they wage an economic war to drive the price down? How else could they fight Bitcoin? Why do we even need Bitcoin? Part 1. Youtube: https://youtu.be/9djhCGc5Rsw & show page: https://coincompass.com/40

Bitcoin Basics: #7 Bitcoin trading platforms (39) Apr 04, 2020

What are the best, most liquid, most secure, most private & cheapest bitcoin trading platforms & exchanges? Youtube: https://youtu.be/cjQJeh9aaak & show page: https://coincompass.com/39

Bitcoin Basics: Peter McCormack, Bitcoin & COVID-19 (38) Apr 02, 2020

Peter McCormack (What Bitcoin Did & Defiance) joins us to discuss Bitcoin & the COVID-19 virus from a pragmatic & 'boots on the ground' perspective. Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZDQDpXex9xY & show page: https://coincompass.com/38

Bitcoin Basics: #6 How do Bitcoin ATMs work? (37) Mar 31, 2020

How do Bitcoin ATMs work? Who determines the currency rate? What about the volatility of the price? Youtube: https://youtu.be/IGAIo5HDfs8 & show page: https://coincompass.com/37

Bitcoin Basics: #5 Bitcoin as a currency? (36) Mar 30, 2020

Will Bitcoin ever be adopted as a currency? Why haven't many businesses accepted it so far? Youtube: https://youtu.be/0i9DYIkPVQI & show page: https://coincompass.com/36

Bitcoin Basics: #4 Bitcoin & infinite supply? (35) Mar 29, 2020

Could someone buy up all the bitcoins & not leave any more available? Is bitcoin's supply infinite or will the supply run out? Youtube: https://youtu.be/o5uZgSGO-YE & show page: https://coincompass.com/35

Bitcoin Basics: #3 How to send bitcoins? (34) Mar 28, 2020

How do you send bitcoins to someone? What are Bitcoin wallets? What are the considerations and best practices during transfer? Youtube: https://youtu.be/S6vS9OdTWn4 & show page: https://coincompass.com/34

Bitcoin Basics: #2 Bitcoin vs other coins (33) Mar 27, 2020

Where does Bitcoin get its value? Are there other faster, cheaper & better coins / altcoins? Yes and no. Youtube: https://youtu.be/tx0nWfcB8MU & show page: https://coincompass.com/33

Bitcoin Basics: #1 Mexican beer virus & Bitcoin? (32) Mar 26, 2020

Day 1 of our 30 days of bitcoin series. How will the Mexican beer virus (name used to avoid censorship) affect Bitcoin? How many bitcoins will be printed in QE4? Youtube: https://youtu.be/uz2otVpD8ZY & show page: https://coincompass.com/32

Bitcoin vs altcoins (31) Mar 25, 2020

Technical, fundamental & economical differences, scalability strategies, value proposition, use cases & key properties. Youtube: https://youtu.be/JyDEBYKrZHY & show notes: https://coincompass.com/31

How to trade bitcoin in 2020 #2? (30) Mar 24, 2020

Technical vs fundamental analysis, market movers vs trend traders, bitcoin trading best practices & how to get started. Youtube: https://youtu.be/--p6e4znELc & show notes: https://coincompass.com/30

Bitcoin Wallets: #5 Multisig (29) Mar 23, 2020

Why use multisig wallets? Is seedless multisig the holy grail? Improve your security hygiene, now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/oRT520nc38U & show notes: https://coincompass.com/29

Bitcoin’s Corona Correction: Bitcoin bounces (28) Mar 20, 2020

A look at the gold, stocks, bonds, forex & bitcoin markets. Is Bitcoin a safe haven asset or just a speculative store of value? Youtube: https://youtu.be/Igrc4BGzocc & show notes: https://coincompass.com/28

Bitcoin’s Corona Correction: When to buy Bitcoin? (27) Mar 19, 2020

When should I buy bitcoin? Bear flag forming? Key price levels of support & resistance. Overall trading strategies. Youtube: https://youtu.be/GRpiRVX-VFg & show notes: https://coincompass.com/27

Bitcoin’s Corona Correction: March Price Analysis (26) Mar 16, 2020

Bitcoin price analysis mid March 2020 during the Corona COVID-19 correction. Key price targets, levels & predictions. Youtube: https://youtu.be/MiYMYNtnqE4 & show notes: https://coincompass.com/26

How to trade bitcoin in 2020 #1? (25) Mar 14, 2020

How to trade bitcoin againt the wall street whales & market movers. Spoiler alert: don't trade just HODL $btc & chill | Youtube: https://youtu.be/A6Z-ExlOEt8 | Show notes: https://coincompass.com/25

Bitcoin Wallets: #4 Choosing a Bitcoin wallet (24) Mar 09, 2020

Can a Bitcoin wallet be both secure & convenient? What are the tradeoffs & compromises? Video: https://youtu.be/W4tDw7dJbdo Notes: https://coincompass.com/24

Who will win the 2020 currency wars? (23) Mar 06, 2020

Block: 619639 | Digital currencies, sovereign currencies, corporate currencies, Bitcoin, fiat, fed coins & Zuck bucks all enter the arena | Youtube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=YiWhKrrilu8 | Show notes: https://coincompass.com/23 | #BitcoinBasics #Bitcoin #Libra

Bitcoin Wallets #3 What are non-custodial wallets? (22) Mar 03, 2020

Non-custodial wallets, cold storage solutions, convenience vs security, OpSec, InfoSec, privacy & everything in-between. Video: https://youtu.be/ZuhfBi7q4O8 Notes: https://coincompass.com/22

Bitcoin Prosperity: Bitcoin & Markets 24-MAR-2020 (1) Feb 27, 2020

Block: 619161 BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon talk bitcoin price analysis for March 2020, technical analysis & why you shouldn't ever trade bitcoin but HODL & stack sats. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/21 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMn3qpom2gU #BitcoinBasics #Bitcoin #tradingview #btc #price #stackingsats

Bitcoin Wallets #2 What are custodial wallets? (20) Feb 26, 2020

BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon contemplate boating accidents, death as the ultimate exit scam & why less than 1% of us should use custodial wallets. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/20 #BitcoinBasics #Bitcoin #wallets #custody #exchanges Video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=XD9PXGrk-2s

Bitcoin Wallets #1 What is a Bitcoin wallet? (19) Feb 18, 2020

BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon explain: what is a Bitcoin wallet; how it's not really a wallet; different types of wallets; & the compromises between security, convenience & privacy. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/19 #BitcoinBasics #Bitcoin #wallets #privacy #security #opsec #infosec #convenience #blockchain

Is Bitcoin private or anonymous? (18) Feb 15, 2020

BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon explain how Bitcoin is private & public, anonymous & pseudonymous & other oxymorons to simplify nuances for beginners. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/18 #BitcoinBasics #Bitcoin #privacy #blockchain #exchanges

Gold vs Bitcoin (17) Feb 05, 2020

BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon compare gold & bitcoin as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, portable, durable, divisible, fungible & store of value. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/17 #BitcoinBasics #Bitcoin #gold #money

Bananas, not Bitcoin, on the Blockchain? (16) Feb 02, 2020

BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon discover the best use case for the Bitcoin blockchain, besides money of course, bananas! Show notes: https://coincompass.com/16 #BitcoinBasics #Bitcoin #blockchain

Will the real Bitcoin please stand up! (15) Jan 31, 2020

BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon rant about Bitcoin & Bitcoin copies (forks), bitcoin's value ($btc), Bitcoin's network effects, Bitcoin developers, Bitcoin community, Bitcoin miners & the speed & security of Bitcoin's blockchain. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/15

When is the Bitcoin halving/halvening? (14) Jan 28, 2020

BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon speculate on the upcoming Bitcoin Halvening or Halving and how it's the "same same but different" to last time. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/14

What happens if Satoshi’s coins move? (13) Jan 23, 2020

BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon debate the potential implications of Satoshi's coins on Bitcoin and the market. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/13

Digital currencies vs sovereign currencies (12) Jan 19, 2020

BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon play buzzword bingo comparing digital currencies with Bitcoin. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/12

What is a Stablecoin? (11) Dec 19, 2019

BitcoinBasics Podcast hosts Faris and Gordon get into the weeds explaining stablecoins, potential use cases, limitations of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the future of digital money and all without evening mentioning Fakebook's Libra coin. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/11

Public vs private blockchains (10) Dec 17, 2019

BitcoinBasics Podcast hosts Faris and Gordon differentiate between public and private blockchains, open and closed blockchains, blockchain use cases and the ultimate use case for the Bitcoin blockchain. Spoiler: it's money!

What is the Bitcoin lightning network? (9) Dec 10, 2019

Faris and Gordon discuss the Lightning Network and how this payment solution is being used on top of the Bitcoin blockchain to enable cheaper, faster and more private transactions.

5/5: Bitcoin Nodes & Decentralisation (8) Dec 08, 2019

Faris and Gordon finally dig themselves out the Bitcoin White Paper rabbit hole by explaining nodes and decentralisation of the Bitcoin network (blockchain).

4/5: Bitcoin’s Proof of Work (7) Dec 05, 2019

Faris and Gordon are stuck in the rabbit hole of the Bitcoin White Paper and explain Bitcoin's proof of work algorithm (PoW) and how this secures the Bitcoin blockchain.

3/5: Double Spending Bitcoin (6) Dec 04, 2019

Faris and Gordon continue falling down the rabbit hole of the Bitcoin White Paper by discussing double-spending and how the Bitcoin blockchain solves this without a 3rd party.

2/5: Bitcoin as Electronic Cash (5) Nov 26, 2019

Faris and Gordon continue explaining the Bitcoin White Paper by discussing electronic cash and how it's different to other forms of money.

1/5: Bitcoin as Peer-To-Peer (4) Nov 11, 2019

Faris and Gordon begin to explain the Bitcoin White Paper by discussing Peer-to-Peer networks.

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