Magic Internet Money

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Dismantling Financial Apartheid Jan 12, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, Brad Mills, host of the Magic Money Internet Podcast, is joined by Ray Youssef, the founder of Paxful. The two discuss a range of topics during this episode such as Bitcoin, Africa, and the story of how Ray founded Paxful. Today, Paxful is a network with more than 5 million global users, with more than half of them from the continent of Africa. Tune in to hear how Ray Youssef goes from being a serial entrepreneur, to founding the Paxful network, to dismantling Financial Aparthied.

Time Stamps

0:2:15: Introduction

0:0:09: Ray’s Journey with Bitcoin

0:7:31: Ray’s Experience with Regulators

0:10:10: Discussion on Financial Aparthied

0.16:08: Bitcoin vs Stablecoins and Opportunities in Africa

0:21:56: Sanctions Against Paxful

0:27:32: Paxful Fees and Volumes

0:28:10: Paxful Education Goals and Customer Support

0:35:07: Paxful'sAffiliate Program

0:36:33: Paxful’s Expansion in 2021

0:41:46: Paxful in India

0.46:33: Paxful Daytraders

0:53:11: Managing Paxful on a Day to Day Basis

0.57:33: Ray’s Leadership Values

1:03:08: How to Engage with Paxul, Show Summary, Social

Podcast Mentions

Hawala peer-to-peer system

Chaincode Labs residency

Paxful Affiliate Program

India's crypto ban and subsequent lifting

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Produced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Hamilton - YouTube, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech

Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

How Does Bitcoin Affect Human Rights? Dec 22, 2020

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Alex Gladstein is a Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation which is a registered charity that has been helping protect individual rights in authoritarian countries in the world since 2006. In this episode, we talk about bitcoin being the trojan horse that can supersede all fiat currency as well as helping overthrow corrupt, communist regimes.

Some of the topics we discuss in this podcast are:

How can we affect real change in the world that helps human rights via financial technology?

The Lucky Billion…

Do entrepreneurs donate to human rights?

The History of Satoshi Being Just as Important Presently as before.

Bitcoin is a virus that destroys and replaces authoritarian economies.

Don’t be a sheep.

The most important things about bitcoin…

Break out of Twitter.

Where does brian get his sources of information?

Bitcoin Can Be Completely Renewable?

Chuck Norris vs Communism: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2442080/

Manal Al-Sheriff: https://www.manal-alsharif.com/

The Little Bitcoin Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Bitcoin-Book-Matters-Finances-ebook/dp/B07W957N7T

Brians Twitter: https://twitter.com/gladstein

The Human Rights Foundation: https://hrf.org/

Produced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Hamilton - YouTube, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech
Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by satoshi nakamoto.

Brad Mills is a partner at Xsquared Ventures. All opinions expressed by Brad & his guests do not reflect the opinions of Xsquared Ventures or Xsquared Ventures Management. Investing in cryptocurrencies is high risk and can get you rekt, do not treat any opinion expressed on this show as investment advice, but only as an expression of Brad’s opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Do not attempt to HODL without doing your research first.

Produced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Hamilton - YouTube, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech

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 on the Ledger Cast Podcast Dec 16, 2020

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Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins - Bitcoin Security with Jameson Lopp Dec 11, 2020

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Thank you for tuning into the Magic Internet Money Podcast! I'm Brad Mills and this is the podcast where you can learn how to short the banks and bank on being your own bank!

Today's episode is with the legendary Jameson Lopp! He's well known in the space as a great adversarial thinker, privacy advocate, defender of bitcoin and one hell of a model American. I hope you guys enjoy this podcast because I learned a thing or 2 from this episode. Enjoy!

Jameson's goal is to spread knowledge of cryptosystems and liberating technologies. If you can offer an opportunity to reach a large audience, please use the low priority form. If you're seeking specific answers for your own understanding, please check the educational resources page on his website. More info on Jameson can be found here:

Website: https://www.lopp.net/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lopp

Casa: https://keys.casa/

More info on Stratum: https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Stratum_mining_protocol

Topics discussed:

4:14 How has Casa been affected by the Covid lockdowns in 2020?

12:52 Why Did Jameson Lopp Leave BitGo And How Did That Help Casa?

29:20 Should we be worried about institutions changing bitcoin fundamentally?

43:48 Brads Idea For Casa & The Future Of Finance

54:15 The Ultimate Cold Storage and Bitcoin Security Using Casa

1:08:17 How much will bitcoin be worth in the future?

1:24:05 Will Bitcoin Scale?

1:39:17Alt Coins vs Bitcoin, the final battle!

Bitcoin, Privacy, and Human Rights with Janine Dec 08, 2020

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In this episode, Brad teams up with Janine Roem, a privacy advocate, and cypherpunk journalist. Janine was the first woman to appear on Brad's podcast, which is big. She's the author of the newsletter This Month in Bitcoin Privacy, where she covers everything between new tech and info to protect yourself while using Bitcoin. Privacy has become a hot-button issue, especially in this age of hyperconnectivity and mass surveillance. But not everyone has woken up to this reality. What does it take to jolt such people? Also, learn why Bitcoin doesn't just represent economic freedom but also privacy and human rights. And, what's a cypherpunk? Listen to an enlightening explanation of this interesting movement and its origins.

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Janine's Bitcoin story

00:16:58 - India and gold plus its war on cash

00:18:41 - Coinbase's open financial system irony

00:33:39 - Altcoins are not worth it

00:37:48 - Janine's recommendation on pro-privacy exchanges

00:40:26 - The thing with anti-maskers

00:45:00 - Smartphones are tracking devices that conveniently make phone calls

00:55:43 - Privacy is like health - better pay attention now

01:01:19 - The paradox of national security agencies

01:17:10 - Who's a cypherpunk anyway?

01:32:59 - Resources to learn about the

cypherpunk movement

01:38:31 - How to support Janine's work and social media plugs

01:40:29 - Bitcoin is the ultimate truth

Podcast Mentions

The episode with Jamie King

Jack London's Before Adam

Coinbase's Chainalysis controversy

That one privacy guy

The Ledger wallet hack

Wasabi wallet

Freedom And Future Of The Internet

Samurai wallet's PayNyms

LibrePatreon

When Google Met WikiLeaks

Find Janine:

Janine Twitter

Janine Newsletter

Find Brad Mills:

Brad Mills Twitter

Magic Internet Money Twitter

Magic Internet Money Facebook

Magic Internet Money Instagram

Produced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Hamilton - YouTube, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech

Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

How to Sail Against the Winds of Life with Preston Pysh Dec 03, 2020

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Brad teams up with Preston Pysh in this episode to talk life and Bitcoin. Preston is a successful investor and host of the podcast "We Study Billionaires." He's also an author and former navy officer. Preston is one of the leading voices in Bitcoin, and he's played a big role in persuading Wall Street elite to see the bullish case for Bitcoin. He's also a big reader, with a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to dispense. Tune in for topics like what really brings us happiness, cashing out your Bitcoin and Warren Buffet.

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Weather forecaster Frankie McDonald's now forecasting Bitcoin

00:01:51 - Introducing Preston Pysh

00:07:08 - Write down your goals

00:16:29 - Brad's comedy past

00:19:05 - Warren Buffet

00:29:07 - Value investing vs. momentum investing

00:36:13 - Will Bitcoin become a unit of account?

00:39:31 - Is all Bitcoin owned by 2% of the people?

00:42:56 - Goal setting, and what really brings happiness

00:51:14 - Is Bitcoin going to hit $100k?

00:53:58 - Don't ever label yourself

00:59:03 - Remaining positive despite online trolls

01:00:53 - Bitcoin can take care of itself

01:08:15 - What's Preston's history with Bitcoin?

01:20:03 - Just stick to Bitcoin

01:31:35 - The shoeshine story

01:43:45 - Books/habits recommended by Preston

01:48:02 - Social media plugs

Podcast Mentions

Book Recommendations

Influence by Robert Cialdini

Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It

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Produced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Hamilton - YouTube, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech

Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Phil Mckernan on Purpose Your Relationship with Money Nov 30, 2020

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Philip is an Irish author, filmmaker and keynote speaker. He is best known for his Rich on Paper Poor on Life book and his Give & Grow feature film. In 2012, he founded One Last Talk, a live speaking platform that helps ordinary people tell they're extraordinary stories.

FIAT Money is the Problem with Jamie King Nov 23, 2020

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In this episode, Brad teams up with Jamie King to talk about Bitcoin vs. Fiat and other relevant topics in our times. Jamie is a filmmaker, a podcast host, and an early and huge fan of the peer-to-peer concept. His 2006 film: Steal This Film is a documentary pushing back against the concept of intellectual property and a promotion of peer-to-peer distribution. As someone who was always a proponent of peer to peer way before Bitcoin, Jamie provides a fascinating take on his discovery and journey with Bitcoin. Plus, what's up with these modern monetary theorists, and how did Trump rise? Also, it's time to completely re-imagine how you view money (hint: as commanding power). Tune in for these and more.

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Intro by Brad

00:03:16 - Brad on his podcast's name and Real Vision's crypto series

00:13:39 - Discussion on deceiving mainstream media narratives

00:15:16 - Why do we need the state? And re-conceptualizing money

00:21:43 - Modern monetary theorists and the corruption of money printing

00:28:16 - Bitcoin gives you liberty

00:33:47 - Why Bitcoin is like a Tesla car

00:34:38 - Jamie's exciting discovery of Bitcoin

00:41:54 - Jamie's YouTube show, Charles Manson, NXVIM cults, Qanon, Trump, and more

00:58:58 - Delving into Marxism, capitalism, socialism, and corporatism

01:17:19 - Brad on his movie, Jamie on VODO, and his Steal the Show Podcast

01:33:01 - Jamie's amusing story on how he almost became uber-rich

01:36:01 - Why you should care about privacy and encryption

Podcast Mentions

Real Vision's crypto series

Money theorist Stephanie Kelton

Jamie King's Schism show

Wireguard (for privacy)

Charles Manson and NXVIM cults

The Road to Ruin by James Rickhart

Find Jamie King:

Jamie King Twitter

Steal This Show Podcast

Jamie's YouTube

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Brad Mills Twitter

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Being a Bitcoin Centrist with Mike in Space Nov 09, 2020

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Topics Discussed:

Maximalists And The One True Coin

Was The De-Fi Bubble Successful Or Was It A Casino?

What Is The Use Case For Bitcoin In 2020?

Floppyblock.com And Mikes Rabbit Hole Story

Mikes Thoughts On Big Companies Buying btc

Should You HODL BTC Or Play AltCoin Bubbles?

De-Fi Yield Investments Explained

The Cotton Bubble Accomplished with Barry Sheehy Sep 15, 2020

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In this episode, Brad taps Barry Sheehy, an accomplished author and historian, to talk about the American civil war's economic backstory. The two get together when Brad visits his family on Canada's east coast and is introduced to Barry. Barry has a wealth of knowledge on an array of issues, including what motivated Lincoln to create the greenback, the origins of the Federal Reserve, and Montreal's secret ties with the Confederacy and the cotton bubble. Also, the Covid pandemic has wrought economic woes and exacerbated existing economic inequalities. What will be the end game? Tune in for these and more.

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Intro by Brad

00:04:02 - Origins of the US greenback

00:18:56 - The cotton bubble and origins of 'deep state'

00:22:09 - The Jekyll Island, where the Federal Reserve was founded

00:24:54 - Secret ties between Canada and the Confederacy

00:27:13 - Ron Paul's libertarian views and slavery during the civil war

00:42:33 - Does Montreal still have links to the Confederacy?

00:47:07 - Barry on the current world's economic situation

00:50:35 - How to protect yourself from current economic shocks

00:51:29 - Ray Dahlio's take on current staggering Inequalities

00:59:06 - Delving into the economic state of Cape Breton and larger Nova Scotia

01:07:28 - Where to find Barry Sheehy

Podcast Mentions
Barry Sheehy's Montreal, City of Secrets

Podcast episode with Dr.Vieira (The evolution of the Federal Reserve)

America's Bank, book

The CARES Act

Ray Dahlio's article on wealth inequality

Find Barry Sheehy:

barrysheehy.com

Find Brad Mills:

Brad Mills Twitter

Magic Internet Money Twitter

Magic Internet Money Facebook

Magic Internet Money Instagram

Produced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Hamilton - YouTube, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech

Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of Bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by Satoshi Nakamoto.

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