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E133 - BitPod | Bitcoin's Q4 $1OOK+ Price Potential With Jarrett Carpenter Sep 12, 2024

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I've compiled some historic Q4 data to provide insights on where Bitcoin price may go over the next 3 months. Needless to say, it's more bullish than I thought it would be considering this slower and lower September.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/JkqXy-zPw9Y

More Than Blockchain is a podcast and media house that focuses on and highlights the people, communities, and ever-changing landscape of the blockchain industry and beyond. The MTB Podcast has 2 episode formats - Candid guest conversations and BitPods. BitPods are short format episodes that balance out the longer format guest conversations. Jarrett Carpenter is the Producer and Host.

This content is for education and is not intended to be financial advice.

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E132 - BitPod | Bitcoin Is On Sale, Don't Fade It with Jarrett Carpenter Sep 07, 2024

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Bitcoin is on sale. HODLing is a privilege, so if you can, continue to do so. If you can DCA and you have a longer time preference, act and stack accordingly.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/njz4oKfxBUI

I'll be on this Space tonight, 9/6/24 @9PM EST, to talk about Bitcoin, see everyone there - https://x.com/i/spaces/1vOGwrQErZdKB

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E131 - BitPod | Can You Retire On 0.1 Bitcoin? With Jarrett Carpenter Aug 28, 2024

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If you zoom out and you're a millennial, then retiring with 0.1 BTC by 2045, which right now costs around $6k, isn't a bad idea, right?

On this episode, I explore how 0.1 BTC could allow millennials and really anyone to retire by 2045. 21 years away to retirement would be a dream for most millennials, gen-z and certainly gen-alphas!

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Ub4ZZlpvUaw?si=p0ZfXAdM1ad5eN2T

Why 0.1 Bitcoin Is Generational Wealth - https://youtu.be/vhIQBPYK35g?si=nwOmlVrPAEDvxW3k

Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Nashville Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOne66vv2QU&t=0s

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E130 - BitPod | Why 0.1 Bitcoin Is Generational Wealth With Jarrett Carpenter Aug 21, 2024

Show notes

In a world of infinite money printing, finite BTC, debasing currencies, rising inflation and billions of people looking for an opt out button - 0.1 Bitcoin could likely be generational wealth - an asset to easily pass down through the generations to secure financial security.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vhIQBPYK35g

Why 0.1 Bitcoin Is A Lot - https://youtu.be/yn-_XTm8rek?si=G0Oh1DWxwybUewNu

Saylor's Keynote Speech - https://youtu.be/mOne66vv2QU?si=zg_B29XDtG4EoFst

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To learn more about More Than Blockchain's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

E129 - BitPod | If Trump Says These 2 Words, Bitcoin Will Explode With Jarrett Carpenter Jul 24, 2024

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Thesis - If Trump gets on stage at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, we're going to see some wild short-term BTC price appreciation. Oh, and side note - Bitcoin wasn't created for billionaires, governments and POTUS'. Enjoy the episode!

Wacth on YouTube - https://youtu.be/d9ZK8jJ_9bU

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E128 - Where Crypto & Bitcoin Are Today With Jacki Roach Jul 13, 2024

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In this episode, Jacki joins Jarrett on the podcast to candidly discuss the current state of crypto, bitcoin and everything to do with the blockchain-backed ecosystem. Jacki is one of the most tuned-into things professionals in the space and so getting her real-time thoughts on where the space is was priceless.

In this episode, we touch upon the following themes and more:

⚡️ Both the right and the left in America are now showing interest in Bitcoin and crypto, which indicates the growing importance of this technology in the political landscape.

⚡️ Bitcoin's potential to become a major part of the US economy, especially considering the country's high consumption rate and the need for a secure and efficient value exchange system.

⚡️ Blockchain and crypto are not just about financial transactions, but also about ownership and creating new economies that are decentralized and independent from traditional institutions.

⚡️ Crypto mass adoption will require user-friendly interfaces and seamless integration with existing financial systems, making it easy for people to buy and use cryptocurrencies.

⚡️ The global trade landscape is changing, and countries like El Salvador are embracing cryptocurrencies as a way to enhance their economic systems and attract investment.

⚡️ Understanding cold storage and multisig wallets is crucial for protecting your crypto assets.

⚡️ The value of wealth is shifting from physical assets to digital assets.

⚡️ The Sphere in Las Vegas represents a new era of immersive experiences that could play a role in furthering XR experiences.

⚡️ Solana is an emerging blockchain platform with potential for growth and investment.

⚡️ The future of NFTs may shift towards utility and practical applications rather than speculative investments.

⚡️ Decentralization presents both challenges and possibilities for the future of blockchain and crypto.

⚡️ The crypto market is still in its early stages, and there is a need for better infrastructure and regulations.

⚡️ Staying informed and adaptable is crucial in navigating the rapidly evolving world of blockchain and crypto.

Watch On YouTube - https://youtu.be/nbYii3jA_wc

⚡️ EPISODE CHAPTERS ⚡️

00:00 - Intro

02:01 - Crypto & Bitcoin In US Politics & Global Trade

19:30 - Future of Energy & Value Globally

22:15 - Read, Write, Own by Chris Dixon

27:08 - Importance of Ownership In Crypto Mass Adoption

30:03 - DeFi Is Still Not Easy To Use / Cold Storage & Multi-Sig

35:38 - Importance of Crypto In Building Wealth

36:40 - New Definitions of Wealth

39:15 - Future For The Metaverse / The Sphere In Las Vegas

52:00 - What's Important To Learn About For This BullRun -- Solana

56:32 - Memecoins Are The New NFTs

01:06:50 - Base & Coinbase

01:12:09 - Could Bitcoin Be Created Again?

01:17:00 - Could Doge Be The Next Bitcoin?

Jacki's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacki-roach/

Brain's Meme Article - https://incrypto.substack.com/p/memecoin-mania-takes-over-crypto

Brian's Meme Episode - https://youtu.be/lgJftsELpNI?si=MGPqtY2yqDza8Pp3All of MTB's content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. More Than Blockchain is a podcast and media house that focuses on and highlights the people, communities, and ever-changing landscape of the blockchain industry and beyond. The MTB Podcast has 2 episode formats - Candid guest conversations and BitPods. BitPods are short format episodes that balance out the longer format guest conversations. Jarrett Carpenter is the Producer and Host.

This content is for education and is not intended to be financial advice.

Please follow us on social media and check out our website:

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Twitter - https://twitter.com/morethanblckchn

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-blockchain

Website - https://www.morethanblockchain.xyz/

To learn more about More Than Blockchain's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

E127 - Global Bitcoin Adoption Incoming With Thomas Fahrer Jun 18, 2024

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In this episode, Thomas Fahrer joins Jarrett once again to discuss the current state of Bitcoin and its potential for future growth and global adoption. This conversation touches upon a lot of different topics related to Bitcoin including but not limited to:

⚡️ Bitcoin is currently at an all-time high and has seen increased interest and adoption since the launch of Bitcoin ETFs.

⚡️ Institutional investors, such as BlackRock and Fidelity, are entering the Bitcoin market, signaling a shift towards mainstream acceptance.

⚡️ Bitcoin's unique properties as a deflationary asset make it an attractive store of value compared to traditional assets like gold.

⚡️ The total market cap of Bitcoin is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, potentially surpassing gold's market share.

⚡️ Owning a home is a common investment strategy, but investing in Bitcoin may offer better long-term wealth-building opportunities. Renting may be a better strategy than buying a home in the current economic climate.

⚡️ Institutional investors have a longer-term perspective and are driving the adoption of Bitcoin.

⚡️ Spending Bitcoin is important for its network and utility, but its primary value lies in its store of value properties.

⚡️ Bitcoin adoption is more likely to be driven by financial institutions and portfolio diversification than by everyday transactions.

⚡️ The United States is likely to be a powerful economic nation that embraces Bitcoin, given its association with freedom and the growing interest of political candidates in the cryptocurrency.

⚡️ Bitcoin offers an opportunity for wealth preservation and is becoming an essential asset in investment portfolios.

⚡️ Bitcoin's adoption is influenced by government policies and regulations, but its decentralized nature allows individuals to transact freely.

⚡️ Bitcoin's impact on the middle class and the decline of traditional assets like government bonds is significant.

⚡️ Accessing the flow state in Bitcoin involves staying informed about institutional adoption and following the news and analysis of Bitcoin's impact on the financial world.

Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/36Bbe4aHq1A

⚡️ EPISODE CHAPTERS ⚡️

00:00 - Episode Intro

01:30 - Current State of Bitcoin - Bitcoin Summer Incoming

08:05 - Bitcoin ETF Inflow Tracker (Hey Apollo)

12:00 - Bitcoin Market Cap to $2,000 Trillion

22:40 - 5% Bitcoin Portfolio Allocation - Pensions Funds

25:00 - Transition From World Of Real Estate Wealth To Bitcoin

29:50 - Renting & Buying Bitcoin

34:40 - Selling Bitcoin To Strengthen The Network?

49:25 - Which Big Economy Will Make Bitcoin Legal Tender First?

55:19 - Why The US May Buy Bitcoin Soon

59:07 - The Middle Class Is Disappearing - Could Bitcoin Fix This?

Thomas' X account - https://x.com/thomas_fahrer

ETF Flows Tracker - https://heyapollo.com/bitcoin-tracker

Flows Newsletter - https://flows.heyapollo.com/

Episode 80 With Thomas - https://youtu.be/9bOvVDPdxds?si=rIIcQOu13WZaLc7u

This content is for education and is not intended to be financial advice.

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-blockchain

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To learn more about More Than Blockchain's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

E126 - Tomorrow's Golf Apparel Meets Web3 With Daniella Rosa From AIEA Golf Jun 10, 2024

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Daniella Rosa, founder of AIEA Golf, joins the pod to discuss her mission to create elevated sportswear apparel for women on the golf course. From challenges sourcing performance fabrics and finding factories willing to produce low quantities, Daniella shares all her highs and lows creating AIEA including but not limited to:

⚡️ The golf apparel market lacks high-quality, stylish options for women, and Daniella saw an opportunity to fill this gap.

⚡️ Sourcing performance fabrics and finding factories willing to produce low quantities were major challenges in launching the brand.

⚡️ Community building is a key aspect of the mission - creating a space where people can come together, learn, and enjoy the sport. Creating a strong, organic community is more important than having a large number of followers or members.

⚡️ Web3 technology has the potential to enhance the brand's offerings and create new opportunities in the golf industry. Incorporating web3 into a business can provide unique opportunities for community building and engagement.

⚡️Building an NFT membership project comes with challenges, such as the complexity of onboarding users and finding trustworthy collaborators.

⚡️ Collaborating with web3 influencers and brands can help expand the reach and impact of a business.

⚡️ The future involves integrating NFC chips into clothing and allowing members to have voting rights in the brand's decision-making process.

⚡️ EPISODE CHAPTERS ⚡️00:00 - Episode Intro

00:55 - What Is AIEA Golf?

02:45 - Women's Golf Apparel Custom-made For Women

06:10 - Manufacturing Challenges

09:28 - How's Business Today?

12:00 - Golf Conferences / Product Comparisons IRL

17:16 - Sales Breakdown

20:03 - Community Building For Brand

23:19 - Web3 Component Of AIEA

27:50 - Wins/Losses Of Creating An NFT

34:30 - Power Of Digital Community

38:25 - Web3 Conferences In 2024

40:29 - Web3 Influencers For AIEA Golf

Follow AIEA On:

X - https://x.com/AIEAgolfLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aiea-golf/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aieagolf

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aieagolf/

Pinterest - https://co.pinterest.com/aieagolf/

Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aiea.golf

Find Daniella On:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dan_iella/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellarosa/

Watch episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Lr2eQg-hIRc

This content is for education and is not intended to be financial advice.

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To learn more about More Than Blockchain's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

E125 - Accelerating The Future Of Web3 With Francesca Conti of Outlier Ventures Jun 03, 2024

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Francesca Conti, the Accelerator Lead at @OutlierVentures , joins Jarrett on the pod to discuss a wide range of topics related to Bitcoin, real-world assets, decentralized infrastructure, AI, gaming, and the following in their relation to OV's global work to build businesses for the future and support the Founders of tomorrow's biggest web3 companies:

The global impact of Web3 technologies, with a focus on Bitcoin and its applications in Latin America, Africa, and beyond.
OV's role in supporting startups and founders
The significance of Bitcoin in emerging markets, and the political and cultural implications of Bitcoin adoption.
The evolving landscape of Web3
The impact of the Bitcoin halving, and the potential for Bitcoin to streamline everyday transactions.
The impact of Bitcoin on the corporate world and political campaigns.
The importance of conferences for founders and entrepreneurs in the Web3 space

Francesca's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescajconti/Francesca's Telegram - @fjconti OV's Website - https://outlierventures.io/

Watch episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/7OOApieNq_w

⬇️ EPISODE CHAPTERS ⬇️

00:00 - Intro

01:10 - What is Outlier Ventures?

03:34 - Emerging Tech from LATAM & Africa (Bitcoin/blockchain)

09:30 - Bitcoin Growth In Emerging Markets & Around The World

12:10 - Currency Debasement in Argentina and beyond

14:44 - Francesca's work as Accelerator Lead / DeFi In Emerging Markets

27:05 - Supporting International Founders / Pro-Bitcoin Narratives In Politics

33:02 - Bitcoin Adoption Would Make The World Easier35:51 - Web3 & Bitcoin Trends for 2024/25

41:37 - Fascinated Bitcoin Use Cases

44:10 - 0.1 Bitcoin Will Be Generational Wealth

47:02 - Founders Raising In Bitcoin / BTC Valuation

54:45 - Important of IRL Conferences for Web3 Founders

01:01:28 - Overall Sentiment In Web3 Space

This content is for education and is not intended to be financial advice.

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To learn more about More Than Blockchain's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

E124 - Exploring The Arweave Ecosystem with Patrick Skinner May 27, 2024

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Patrick Skinner is the Lead Dev Rel for Arweave and joins the pod to share his unique journey into crypto and why he is passionate about working for Arweave. The conversation with Patrick touches upon the following items, as they relate to the vast and growing Arweave ecosystem:

The importance of blockchain in solving real-world problems like human trafficking and counterfeit production.
The need for permanent storage and authentication of physical products and identities.
The use cases of R-Drive, a decentralized storage solution on the Arweave blockchain, and the benefits of using permaweb pages for websites.
Patrick's experience with building permanent web pages using Arweave's permaweb technology - He highlights the ease and affordability of creating and hosting web pages on Arweave, as well as the decentralized and censorship-resistant nature of the platform.
The various applications and use cases within the Arweave ecosystem, including podcast hosting, video streaming, and blogging.
The importance of tutorials and documentation in helping developers navigate and utilize the Arweave ecosystem.
Patrick's optimism for the future of Arweave and its potential to challenge centralized platforms in terms of storage and content distribution.

Watch episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ghtEvZNlfWE

Find Patrick on X - https://x.com/PSkinnerTech

Find Patrick on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickaskinner/Forward

Research's X account - https://x.com/fwdresearchArweave's X account - https://x.com/ArweaveEcoAO Computer's X account - https://x.com/aoTheComputer

Arweave's website - https://www.arweave.org/

⚡️ EPISODE CHAPTERS ⚡️

00:00 - Intro

00:25 - Patrick's Background & How He Found Arweave

18:04 - Arweave's Real-World Solution Stories31:04 - The Real & Future Potential of Permaweb Pages

42:55 - Number of Permaweb Projects Launched To Date / Patrick's Too

52:00 - How Permaweb Pages Will Impact Competition

1:01:51 - Power Of Immutability On The Internet