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Show overview

Cypherpunk’d has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 102 episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 40 min and 1h 28m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 11 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 63 episodes published. Published by cypherpunkd.

Episodes
102
Running
2024–2026 · 2y
Median length
59 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

<p>Welcome to Cypherpunk’d, where we explore the intersection of privacy, technology, and personal freedom in the digital age.</p> <p>Hosted by Matty Ice, this podcast delves into the challenges posed by government surveillance and big tech’s intrusion into our lives. We bring you thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, authors, computer scientists, Bitcoiners, entrepreneurs, and human rights activists who are at the forefront of the digital resistance.</p> <p>Each episode cuts through the noise to tackle critical topics like privacy, human rights, economics, cryptography, Web 3, Bitcoin, AI, and more. Our daily roundtable discussions offer deeper insights into current events, fostering open dialogue and defending the fundamental right to privacy.</p> <p>Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a privacy advocate, or simply concerned about the future of personal freedom, Cypherpunk’d is your guide to understanding and navigating the complexities of the digital world. Join us as we explore the tools and ideas that empower you to protect your privacy and secure your future.</p> <p>To Connect With Us👇</p> <p>Youtube: CypherpunkdTV</p> <p>X: @Cypherpunkd_</p> <p>For inquiries, feedback, or to connect with us, feel free to reach out at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p>

Latest Episodes

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Finding Satoshi: The 4-Year Hunt for Bitcoin’s Greatest Mystery | Cohan & Maroney

May 10, 202632 min

From Lehman Brothers to Bitcoin: The Truth About Money, Credit & Why Banks Are Broken | Mike Revy

Apr 24, 20261h 4m

The Bitcoin Inheritance Problem | Jason Leibowitz on Meanwhile, Taxes & Legacy

<p>Today's guest is Jason Leibowitz (@LeboBTC), head of business development at Meanwhile. Jason is a Wall Street veteran who has been in the trenches since 2013, moving from the trading floors of TradFi and leading blockchain strategy at Credit Suisse before helping build the first-ever life insurance company denominated entirely in Bitcoin.</p> <p>In this episode, we move past the price action and get into the real financial infrastructure. We discuss why "being your own bank" is actually terrifying for most people, the nightmare of inheritance planning, and how a Bitcoin-denominated life insurance policy acts as a sovereign tax wrapper for your stack. Jason breaks down the math on how you can borrow against your Bitcoin at a stepped-up cost basis, essentially spending your wealth without ever selling your original sats or handing a cut to the IRS.</p> <p>This is the conversation you need if you're thinking about 70 to 100 years of generational wealth.</p>

Apr 4, 20261h 10m

Ep 99"There Is No Line They Won't Cross" - FDI Insider Exposes Global Corruption | Michelle Weekley

<p>Michelle Weekley spent years inside the Foreign Direct Investment world - touring China's ghost cities, watching data get fabricated to suit government narratives, and witnessing how the global elite operate behind closed doors.</p> <p>Then she escaped. Using Bitcoin.</p> <p>Now she's a global corruption whistleblower and Director of Product at ByteFederal, fighting on the front lines against Chokepoint 2.0 and the war on cash.</p> <p>In this episode of CypherPunk'd, Michelle holds absolutely nothing back:</p> <ul> <li>"There is no accountability in this fiat empire - everything is in ruin"</li> <li>Why DC intelligence operatives refuse to have children ("too much leverage")</li> <li>How politicians get corrupted, then elevated, then controlled</li> <li>The truth about Google, Dr. Robert Epstein, and what happened to his wife</li> <li>Chokepoint 2.0: How close we came to losing Bitcoin in America</li> <li>Fiat fraud in Minnesota, Maine, and the Somali money pipeline</li> <li>Why she wants Trump to "be half as ferocious as they claim he is"</li> <li>The case for US balkanization and abolishing the federal income tax</li> <li>Her take on Michael Saylor, the suits era, and what comes next</li> </ul> <p>This is the conversation where we coined the term "fiat fraud."</p> <p>🔔 Subscribe: @cypherpunkd_ 🎙️ Follow Michelle: @MichelleWeekley 🐦 Follow Matty Ice: @mattyicesensei 💼 ByteFederal: @ByteFederal</p> <p>—</p> <p>TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The Death of Fiat Currencies 08:15 - Why Americans Don't Understand Bitcoin 14:30 - "Everything Is In Ruin" 22:45 - Fiat Fraud: Minnesota, Maine & The Somali Pipeline 31:20 - Fire Pam Bondi 38:40 - The Samurai Wallet Situation & SDNY 47:15 - "There Is No Line They Won't Cross" 55:30 - Dr. Robert Epstein & Google's Power 1:04:20 - How Politicians Get Controlled 1:12:45 - Fiat Culture Weakens Men 1:19:30 - The Case for Balkanization 1:28:00 - What Comes Next for Bitcoin</p> <h1 id="bitcoincorruptionwhistleblowerfiatfraudcypherpunkdmichelleweekleybytefederaldogeweftrumppambondi">Bitcoin #Corruption #Whistleblower #FiatFraud #CypherPunkd #MichelleWeekley #ByteFederal #DOGE #WEF #Trump #PamBondi</h1>

Mar 11, 20261h 31m

Ep 98"Bitcoin Is Under Attack From Within" - Luke Dashjr on Core V30, Spam Crisis & Ocean Mining's Mission

<p>Is Bitcoin under a coordinated internal attack? In this explosive episode of Cypherpunk’d, host Matty Ice sits down with legendary Bitcoin Core developer and Ocean CTO Luke Dashjr to discuss the "Node War" of 2026.</p> <p>Luke reveals why he believes Bitcoin Core v30 is a "malicious attack" on the protocol, facilitating the storage of "illegal data" and "spam" that threatens the network's decentralization. We dive deep into the plummeting full node counts—dropping from 200k in 2017 to just 100k today—and why Luke gives Bitcoin a single-digit probability of success if users don't start enforcing the rules.</p> <p>In this episode, we cover:</p> <ul> <li>The "Bad Actors" controlling the Bitcoin GitHub.</li> <li>Why "Spam" is a breach of consent, not just data.</li> <li>The reality of the Jeffrey Epstein and MIT Media Lab funding speculation.</li> <li>Ocean Mining: Returning block construction to individual miners.</li> <li>Why the next few years will be "dark" if Bitcoin fails as peer-to-peer cash.</li> </ul> <p>Don't just trust, verify. Run your own node.</p> <h1 id="bitcoincypherpunklukedashjrcryptonewsbitcoinminingblockchain">Bitcoin #Cypherpunk #LukeDashjr #CryptoNews #BitcoinMining #Blockchain</h1>

Feb 21, 20261h 15m

Ep 96Emmy-Winning Journalist Exposes Media Censorship & Why She Quit CNN for Bitcoin | Natalie Brunell

<p>In this episode of Cypherpunkd, we sit down with Natalie Brunell — Emmy-winning investigative journalist, host of <em>Coin Stories</em>, and author of <em>Bitcoin Is for Everyone</em> — to unpack how the 2008 financial crisis reshaped her family, her career, and her worldview.</p> <p>Natalie shares her deeply personal story of watching her parents lose their home during the Great Financial Crisis, the disillusionment that followed, and how that experience fueled her work as an investigative journalist uncovering corruption and holding power accountable. We dive into media censorship, why trust in journalism has collapsed, how unelected financial elites shape the system, and why so many people feel left behind today.</p> <p>Most importantly, Natalie explains how discovering Bitcoin helped restore her sense of agency, responsibility, and hope — and why she believes sound money is essential for a fairer future.</p> <p>This is a conversation about money, power, truth, and what it means to rebuild hope in a broken system.</p> <p>Topics covered:</p> <ul> <li>The 2008 financial crash & mass foreclosures</li> <li>Media censorship and journalism under pressure</li> <li>Central banking, bailouts, and moral hazard</li> <li>Why the American Dream feels broken</li> <li>Bitcoin as a tool for accountability and hope</li> </ul> <p>📕 <em>Bitcoin Is for Everyone</em> 🎙️ <em>Coin Stories Podcast</em></p>

Feb 7, 202646 min

Ep 97Inevitable: Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 12 of 12

<p>Is Bitcoin the ultimate "hyper-lubricant" for a world currently defined by violence?</p> <p>In this penultimate episode of our deep dive into "Everything Divided By 21 Million," we sit down with Knut Svanholm to explore Chapter 11: Transition. We move past the technical and into the philosophical, discussing how Bitcoin acts as a refinery that separates virtuous individuals from the "sludge" of legacy systems.</p> <p>Knut shares the powerful, real-world impact of his work—including a story of a Venezuelan refugee who carried his entire life's wealth across a border using only 12 words memorized in his head. We also tackle the "Fourth Turning," why the Fed is more like a World of Warcraft developer than a bank, and why government failure is actually "poetic justice" for rapid Bitcoin adoption.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss:</p> <ul> <li>The Physics of Ownership: Why knowing is owning in a Bitcoin world.</li> <li>Monetary Poetic Justice: Why the worst-managed governments are the fastest to adopt sound money.</li> <li>Sepola’s Laws of Stupidity: How "stupid people" enable psychopaths through the current democratic system.</li> <li>The End of Cycles: Does Bitcoin break the "Fourth Turning" loop of history?</li> <li>Math vs. Violence: Why a faster transition is actually more peaceful than a slow one.</li> </ul> <p>Subscribe to Cypherpunk’d for the final summary episode next week!</p>

Feb 7, 202624 min

Ep 95Transition: Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 11 of 12

<p>Is Bitcoin the ultimate "hyper-lubricant" for a world currently defined by violence?</p> <p>In this penultimate episode of our deep dive into "Everything Divided By 21 Million," we sit down with Knut Svanholm to explore Chapter 11: Transition. We move past the technical and into the philosophical, discussing how Bitcoin acts as a refinery that separates virtuous individuals from the "sludge" of legacy systems.</p> <p>Knut shares the powerful, real-world impact of his work—including a story of a Venezuelan refugee who carried his entire life's wealth across a border using only 12 words memorized in his head. We also tackle the "Fourth Turning," why the Fed is more like a World of Warcraft developer than a bank, and why government failure is actually "poetic justice" for rapid Bitcoin adoption.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss:</p> <ul> <li>The Physics of Ownership: Why knowing is owning in a Bitcoin world.</li> <li>Monetary Poetic Justice: Why the worst-managed governments are the fastest to adopt sound money.</li> <li>Sepola’s Laws of Stupidity: How "stupid people" enable psychopaths through the current democratic system.</li> <li>The End of Cycles: Does Bitcoin break the "Fourth Turning" loop of history?</li> <li>Math vs. Violence: Why a faster transition is actually more peaceful than a slow one.</li> </ul> <p>Subscribe to Cypherpunk’d for the final summary episode next week!</p>

Jan 24, 202629 min

Ep 94Adoption: Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 10 of 12

<p>In Episode 10 of our Everything Divided by 21 Million series, I sit down with Knut Svanholm to talk about Bitcoin adoption—and why he says “Bitcoin is not for everyone. It’s for anyone.” </p> <p>We get into what that distinction really means, the responsibility of taking control of your keys, why proper on-chain Bitcoin will probably be for the few, and how scaling pushes adoption into layers (second layer + custodial vs. true self-sovereignty). </p> <p>Knut also lays out the big macro view: the “snowball effect,” fiat hyperinflation in Bitcoin terms, and why he believes a crash is inevitable—with Bitcoin as the lifeboat. </p> <p>We also touch on S-curve vs J-curve adoption, scarcity (96% mined), network effects (Metcalfe’s Law), and what individuals can do to move adoption forward by leading through example.</p> <p>Guest: Knut Svanholm — author of Everything Divided by 21 Million<br /> Series: Episode 10 (Adoption)</p> <p>Subscribe for Episode 11.</p>

Jan 21, 202623 min

Ep 93Deflation: Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 9 of 12

<p>Is everything you’ve been told about deflation a lie? In Episode 9 of our 12-part series on the groundbreaking book <em>"Everything Divided By 21 Million,"</em> we sit down with legendary Bitcoin philosopher Knut Svanholm to dismantle the "government daycare" version of economics.</p> <p>We dive deep into why deflation is the natural state of a free market, why the "free lunch" is the root of all evil, and why true capitalism has actually never been tried. If you’ve ever wondered why your money loses value while technology gets cheaper, this episode provides the "red pill" moment you’ve been looking for.</p> <ul> <li>The Free Lunch Fallacy: Why politicians and charlatans use the promise of a "free lunch" to erode your sovereignty.</li> <li>Swannholm’s Razor: Why you should never attribute to 5D chess what can be explained by retardation.</li> <li>True Capitalism vs. Statism: Understanding that delaying gratification is the ultimate act of a capitalist.</li> <li>The Bitcoin Standard: How a deflationary mindset shifts us from "hollow consumerism" to a "quality over quantity" world.</li> <li>Jevons Paradox: Why cheaper goods actually lead to more innovation and abundance, not less.</li> <li>0:00 – Is Deflation actually "terrible"?</li> <li>0:45 – Moore’s Law and "Some Other Dude’s Law"</li> <li>1:30 – Swannholm’s Razor: 5D Chess vs. Retardation</li> <li>2:45 – The War on Consumerism and "Gift Culture"</li> <li>4:00 – Why True Capitalism has NEVER been tried</li> <li>5:30 – The "Free Lunch" Scam & Bitcoin Advice</li> </ul> <p>Follow Knut Svanholm:</p> <ul> <li>X (Twitter): @KnutSvanholm</li> <li>Book: <em>Everything Divided By 21 Million</em></li> </ul> <p>Join the Conversation: Subscribe to Cypherpunk'd for the rest of this 12-part masterclass.</p> <h1 id="bitcoindeflationeconomicsknutsvanholmaustrianeconomicscypherpunksoundmoney">Bitcoin #Deflation #Economics #KnutSvanholm #AustrianEconomics #Cypherpunk #SoundMoney</h1>

Jan 12, 202618 min

Ep 92Violence | Knut Svanholm: Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 8 of 12

<p>In this episode of Cypherpunk'd, I sit down with author Knut Svanholm (<em>Everything Divided by 21 Million</em>) to discuss the terrifying link between central banking and global conflict. We explore the "Consensus Mechanism of Fiat"—World War—and why inflation isn't just an economic annoyance, but a form of modern-day slavery.</p> <p>If you’ve ever wondered why the world seems to be in a state of constant conflict, the answer might be in your wallet. We break down why consensual interactions are the only path to civilization, and how Bitcoin serves as "monetary armor" to finally make violence unprofitable.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>The history of money printing & World War I</li> <li>Why "Fiat Slavery" is mathematically real (The 30% Tax logic)</li> <li>Alex Gladstein’s thesis on Monetary Colonialism</li> <li>Why Bitcoin is the ultimate defense against the state</li> </ul> <p>Connect with Knut: X: @knutsvanholm Book: <em>Everything Divided by 21 Million</em></p> <h1 id="bitcoinknutsvanholmfiatcurrencyinflationendthefedcypherpunk">Bitcoin #KnutSvanholm #FiatCurrency #Inflation #EndTheFed #Cypherpunk</h1>

Jan 6, 202627 min

Ep 91Symbiosis | Knut Svanholm: Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 7 of 12

<p>In Episode 7 of the Infinity Series, we sit down with world-renowned Bitcoin philosopher Knut Svanholm to explore the symbiotic relationship between humanity and Bitcoin. We dive deep into the "why" behind the technology—from escaping government dependence to the discovery of absolute mathematical scarcity.<br /> This isn't just a talk about price; it’s a deep dive into the game theory of survival, the "parasite" that kills all other parasites, and why Bitcoin is a discovery that can never happen again.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss:</p> <p>- Bitcoin as a Symbiote: How it gives us superpowers and lowers time preference.<br /> - The Government "Tumor": Why dependency is the greatest threat to freedom.<br /> - Discovery vs. Invention: Why there can never be another Bitcoin (not even on Mars).<br /> - Game Theory & Geopolitics: Tit-for-tat strategies and the intuition of global leaders.<br /> - Escaping the Matrix: Turning "sludge" into sovereignty.</p> <p>Support the show: <br /> Follow Knut Svanholm: @KnutSvanholm<br /> Follow Cypherpunk'd: @Cypherpunkd_</p> <h1 id="bitcoinknutsvanholmcypherpunksovereigntygametheoryeconomics">Bitcoin #KnutSvanholm #Cypherpunk #Sovereignty #GameTheory #Economics</h1>

Dec 31, 202531 min

Ep 90Memetics | Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 6 of 12

<p>In Episode 6 of our 12-part deep dive into Knut Svanholm's "Everything Divided By 21 Million," we explore one of the most fascinating concepts in Bitcoin philosophy: memetics and the unstoppable spread of ideas.</p> <p>KEY TOPICS COVERED:<br /> • Richard Dawkins' "The Selfish Gene" and the birth of memetic theory<br /> • How ideas evolve and survive like biological genes<br /> • Martin Luther's printing press revolution: the original meme warfare against institutional power<br /> • Why bad memes survive (and how Bitcoin is different)<br /> • The Lindy Effect: predicting which ideas will outlast us all<br /> • Bitcoin as "the mother meme" spawning infinite derivative ideas<br /> • The orange pill paradox: once infected, there's no way back<br /> • Why Bitcoin isn't just code—it's literally part of your brain<br /> • Sound money as a non-aggression principle converted into mathematics<br /> • The difference between Bitcoin the network, Bitcoin the idea, and Bitcoin the abstraction</p> <p>MIND-BLOWING INSIGHTS:<br /> Knut drops nuclear truth bombs about why smart people say stupid things about Bitcoin, how the "Bitcoin mind virus" permanently rewires your thinking, and why understanding the difficulty adjustment algorithm is the ultimate litmus test for Bitcoin critics.</p> <p>We explore how Bitcoin isn't backed by energy—it's backed by human action. Your satoshis don't exist on a blockchain somewhere; they exist in your head as the secret you keep from others. This realization changes everything.</p> <p>"We had this capacity all along. We just needed the corrective equation. The Beatles were right—all you need is love. We just hadn't found the equation for it yet when they wrote that song. And the equation is Satoshi's famous equation."</p> <p>ABOUT THE SERIES:<br /> This is Episode 6 of 12 in our comprehensive breakdown of Knut Svanholm's "Everything Divided By 21 Million"—one of the most philosophically profound Bitcoin books ever written. Each episode unpacks a different chapter, exploring how Bitcoin represents the ultimate evolution of money, mathematics, and human cooperation.</p> <p>🎙️ GUEST:<br /> Knut Svanholm (@knutsvanholm) - Author, Bitcoin philosopher, and one of the most original thinkers in the space. Author of "Sovereignty Through Mathematics," "Bitcoin: Sovereignty Through Mathematics," and "Everything Divided By 21 Million."</p> <p>🎬 HOSTED BY:<br /> Matty Ice (@)mattyIceSensei) - CEO of Consensus Protocol, host of the Cypherpunk'd podcast.</p> <p>🔗 RESOURCES:<br /> • Get "Everything Divided By 21 Million" book<br /> • Follow Knut Svanholm: @knutsvanholm</p> <p>🎧 LISTEN ON:<br /> • Spotify<br /> • Apple Podcasts<br /> • YouTube: You're already here!</p> <p>💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:<br /> What was your "orange pill moment"? Can you think of anyone who truly understands Bitcoin's difficulty adjustment algorithm and still criticizes it? Drop your thoughts below.</p> <p>🔔 SUBSCRIBE for Episodes 7-12 as we continue exploring Bitcoin through the lens of philosophy, mathematics, and human nature.</p> <h1 id="bitcoinmemeticsknutsvanholmcypherpunkdbitcoinphilosophyorangepillsatoshinakamotobitcoinpodcasteverythingdividedby21millionbitcoineducationsovereigntysoundmoneythelindyeffectricharddawkins">Bitcoin #Memetics #KnutSvanholm #Cypherpunkd #BitcoinPhilosophy #OrangePill #SatoshiNakamoto #BitcoinPodcast #EverythingDividedBy21Million #BitcoinEducation #Sovereignty #SoundMoney #TheLindyEffect #RichardDawkins</h1>

Dec 24, 202520 min

Ep 89Morality | Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 5 of 12

<p>"If the people of the nation understood our banking and monetary system, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning." — Henry Ford.</p> <p>In Episode 5 of the Infinity Series, Paul sits down with philosopher and author Knut Svanholm to peel back the layers of the greatest moral crisis of our time: the fiat monetary system.</p> <p>We dive deep into the "Non-Aggression Principle," the reality of property rights, and why the current banking system isn't just inefficient—it’s inherently predatory. From the "existential money printer" of organized religion to the modern-day theft of inflation and VAT, Knut explains why choosing Bitcoin is the ultimate moral act of opting out of a puppeteer-designed world.</p> <p>In this episode, we cover:</p> <ul> <li>Why "Don't Steal" is the only moral compass you need.</li> <li>The transition from Civilization to Barbarism through fiat money.</li> <li>How the Central Bank acts as a "lender of last resort" for counterfeiting.</li> <li>The scarcity of life: Why finite time gives value to everything we do.</li> <li>Taking the "Orange Pill": How to opt-out and live on your own terms.</li> </ul>

Dec 20, 202526 min

Ep 88Energy | Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 4 of 12

<p>Is the consensus mechanism of the US Dollar actually World War?</p> <p>In Episode 4 of the Infinity Series on Cypherpunk'd, we sit down with Bitcoin philosopher and author Knut Svanholm to dismantle the "energy FUD" and explore the terrifying reality of our current monetary system. We discuss the chilling parallels between Robert Oppenheimer and Satoshi Nakamoto, how inflation funds the military-industrial complex, and why Proof of Work is the only path to genuine world peace.</p> <p>In this episode, we cover:</p> <p>- The Oppenheimer Paradox: How Satoshi used physics to solve violence.<br /> - The Fiat War Machine: Why the current reserve currency relies on military dominance.<br /> - Energy & Mining: How Bitcoin is actually the world's most effective renewable energy subsidy.<br /> - The Fruit That Doesn't Rot: Storing your life force in "absolute finite money."<br /> - The Cuba Reality Check: The dark consequences of broken money on human dignity.</p> <p>Guest: Knut Svanholm (@knutsvanholm) — Author of Bitcoin: Sovereignty Through Mathematics and Everything Divided by 21 Million.</p> <h1 id="bitcoinknutsvanholmproofofworkenergyoppenheimercypherpunkhistoryeconomics">Bitcoin #KnutSvanholm #ProofOfWork #Energy #Oppenheimer #Cypherpunk #history #Economics</h1>

Dec 13, 202526 min

Ep 87Ownership | Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Ep 3 of 12

<p>In Episode 3 of the Everything Divided By 21 Million series, we dismantle the illusion of ownership in "Fiat Land." Matty Ice sits down with author and philosopher Knut Svanholm to explore why you don't actually own your home, your gold, or your bank account—you merely possess them until the state decides otherwise.</p> <p>We break down the terrifying reality that 97-98% of all money isn't even physically real, and how during the peak of 2021, the system printed roughly $21 million for every single Bitcoin mined.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>- Possession vs. Ownership: Why the guy "making the rules" owns your assets.</p> <p>- The Ironclad Conviction: Matty’s realization during the Blocksize Wars that "we are actually in charge."</p> <p>- Bitcoin as Armor: How holding keys makes violence mathematically unprofitable for the state.</p> <p>The 12 Words: Why Bitcoin is the first truly unconfiscateable asset in human history because it exists only as information.</p> <p>Quote of the episode: "Bitcoin is like the ultimate form of armor… it makes the attack less profitable than just interacting with you in a friendly way."</p> <p>Guest: Knut Svanholm Host: Matty Ice (@ConsensusProto)</p> <h1 id="bitcoinknutsvanholmeconomicssovereigntycypherpunk">Bitcoin #KnutSvanholm #Economics #Sovereignty #Cypherpunk</h1>

Dec 9, 202544 min

Ep 86Alchemy | Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Ep 2 of 12

<p>Is Bitcoin a discovery of physics or just financial code?</p> <p>In Episode 2 of the Infinity Series, we sit down with Knut Svanholm (Author, Bitcoin: Everything Divided by 21 Million) to dismantle the biggest lie in modern economics: that Central Bankers are the "experts." In reality, they are failed alchemists who print value out of thin air.</p> <p>We explore the "Element Zero" theory—the idea that Bitcoin is the world’s first and only informational element. It has no protons, no neutrons, and no mass, yet it anchors objective reality more firmly than gold.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>🧪 Central Banking is "Successful Alchemy" (and why that's terrifying)</p> <p>⚛️ The Physics of Bitcoin: Why it’s "Element Zero"<br /> 📉 The "Everything Divided by 21 Million" Equation<br /> 🦅 Emergence Theory: Why Satoshi couldn't stop Bitcoin even if he wanted to<br /> 💀 Finite Bitcoin vs. Infinite Sh*tcoins</p> <p>Follow the Guest: Knut Svanholm: <br /> X @knutsvanholm</p> <p>Follow Us: </p> <p>X @Cypherpunkd_<br /> Protocol Pulse: @ProtocolPulseHQ</p> <h1 id="bitcoinknutsvanholmcryptophilosophyelementzerocentralbankinghardmoneycypherpunkd">Bitcoin #KnutSvanholm #CryptoPhilosophy #ElementZero #CentralBanking #HardMoney #Cypherpunkd</h1>

Dec 3, 202529 min

Ep 85Time | Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Ep 1 of 12

<p>What if inflation is “mass time theft,” money is a rigged game, and Bitcoin <br /> is humanity’s upgrade from caves to the stars? In this first episode of Cypherpunk’d, Matty sits down with Bitcoin author and philosopher Knut Svanholm to demolish everything you think you know about money, time, and freedom.</p> <p>This episode sets the foundation for the entire series by examining:</p> <p>- Why “time is the only truly finite resource”<br /> - How inflation, taxes & money printing create stealth slavery<br /> - Why fiat makes it “very expensive to be poor”<br /> - The link between technological advancement & falling production costs<br /> - Time preference, delayed gratification & civilization<br /> - Why Bitcoin — absolutely finite — becomes the ultimate representation of human time<br /> - Why prices should fall forever in a healthy monetary system<br /> - The math behind Bitcoin as a new element of civilization</p> <p>This 12-episode series is what Knut calls a “philosophical demolition” of what you think you know about money, freedom, and human society.</p> <p>We unpack why prices don’t fall even though we keep getting better at producing everything, how fiat money silently enslaves you through taxes and inflation, and why we’re all working for a type of money that other people can print at will. Knut explains “time preference,” delayed gratification, the marshmallow test, and why civilization itself is built on tools that save someone time somewhere.</p> <p>From supermarkets full of cheap junk to smartphones that would’ve been a secret agent’s dream 20 years ago, this conversation connects real‑world examples to deep economic and philosophical ideas. We dive into Everything Divided by 21 Million, why Bitcoin is the best representation of human time we’ve ever had, and how a fixed 21M cap changes how we measure value, risk, and human potential.</p> <p>If you’ve ever felt the system is stacked against you but couldn’t quite explain why, this episode will give you the language, the math, and the mental models to see the game clearly—and opt out.</p> <p>🔔 Subscribe to follow all 12 episodes as we explore each chapter of Everything Divided by 21 Million.</p> <p>Guests & Mentions:<br /> @knutsvanholm, @dergigi, @JeffBooth, @saylor</p> <p>Keywords: bitcoin time, bitcoin inflation, Knut Svanholm, everything divided by 21 million, time preference, fiat slavery, inflation tax, bitcoin philosophy, bitcoin podcast, cypherpunk, money and freedom</p> <p>Hashtags: </p> <h1 id="bitcointimeismoneycypherpunkdknutsvanholminflationfreedom">Bitcoin #TimeIsMoney #Cypherpunkd #KnutSvanholm #Inflation #Freedom</h1>

Nov 29, 202527 min

Ep 84Everything Divided by 21 Million: Knut Svanholm on Bitcoin as Humanity's Evolutionary Leap | Official Trailer

<p>EVERYTHING DIVIDED BY 21 MILLION — Official Series Trailer</p> <p>What if everything you think you know about money, freedom, and human civilization is wrong?</p> <p>Join us for 12 groundbreaking episodes with Bitcoin philosopher Knut Svanholm (@knutsvanholm) as we explore his viral book "Everything Divided by 21 Million" — a complete philosophical demolition of the fiat system and humanity's path to a post-violence world.</p> <p>In this series, Knut argues that Bitcoin isn't just better money — it's humanity's evolutionary leap from cave dwelling to interstellar travel. Element Zero. The thing that cannot be copied. Your first truly non-confiscatable asset.</p> <p>🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED:<br /> • Why your satoshis aren't on the blockchain — they're in your head<br /> • How Bitcoin removes violence from the human equation<br /> • Inflation as mass time theft (and why you're stealing from your children)<br /> • The consensus mechanism of fiat currencies: world wars<br /> • Why central bankers succeeded where alchemists failed for thousands of years<br /> • Bitcoin as a symbiote that gives you superpowers and lowers your time preference<br /> • The world of abundance where people don't want to overconsume<br /> • Why once you truly get it, there's no way back</p> <p>"The most terrifying part? The math checks out." — Matty Ice</p> <p>Hosted by Matty Ice (@MattyIceSensei) on the Cypherpunk'd podcast, this series will challenge everything you believe about sound money, violence, and the future of human cooperation.</p> <p>📺 FULL SERIES DROPS SOON</p> <p>🎙️ Subscribe for all 12 episodes exploring time, alchemy, ownership, energy, morality, memetics, symbiosis, violence, deflation, adoption, and the transition to a Bitcoin standard.</p> <p>Follow the journey:<br /> 🟠 Knut Svanholm: @knutsvanholm<br /> 🎤 Matty Ice: @MattyIceSensei <br /> 📚 Get the book: BitcoinInfinity(dot)com</p>

Nov 27, 20252 min

Ep 83Bitcoin Self-Custody vs Exchange Risk: Why 95% Still Don't Own BTC | Bitcoin Well

<p>The truth about Bitcoin custody that wealth managers won't tell you. Fresh from the Naples Family Office Wealth Management Symposium, we sat down with Alex Stanczyk (combat veteran & former gold fund manager who's helped family offices acquire over $1 billion in Bitcoin), plus the entire Bitcoin Well team - Chantel Lillycrop-Kostiuk, and Riley Combs - to discuss the custody crisis, institutional adoption, and why self-custody isn't optional anymore.</p> <p>🔥 KEY TOPICS COVERED:<br /> • Why leaving Bitcoin on exchanges is playing Russian roulette with your wealth<br /> • The Coinbase custody monopoly problem and regulatory failures<br /> • 95% of Bitcoin mined, but 95% of humans don't own it - the information asymmetry<br /> • How to achieve "financial escape velocity" from the traditional system<br /> • Why financial advisors are STILL telling clients to sell Bitcoin<br /> • The Samurai Wallet developer situation and the attack on privacy<br /> • Michael Saylor's 30% CAGR prediction breakdown<br /> • Inflation as the "tax stolen in the dead of night"<br /> • Step-by-step self-custody education for beginners</p> <p>💡 FEATURED GUESTS:<br /> Alex Stanczyk - Former gold fund manager, Bitcoin Crucible podcast host<br /> Chantel Lillycrop-Kostiuk & Riley Combs - Bitcoin Well team<br /> Grant Cardone appearance discussion from symposium panel</p> <p>📍 EVENT CONTEXT:<br /> 3rd Annual Naples Family Office Wealth Management Symposium featuring Michael Saylor, Grant Cardone, and top Bitcoin thought leaders</p> <p>⚠️ CRITICAL TAKEAWAY: "You've been lied to your entire life, and you would rather just stop there and look the other way and think everything is perfectly fine" - but Bitcoin offers a real path to financial sovereignty.</p> <p>🔗 CONNECT WITH GUESTS:<br /> Bitcoin Well - ⁨@bitcoinwell⁩ <br /> Alex Stanczyk- @AlexStanzyk <br /> The Bitcoin Crucible - Available on Rumble</p> <p>🎙️ CYPHERPUNK'D PODCAST<br /> Exploring money's history, crypto's future, and Web3's role in advancing human rights, freedom, and digital liberty.</p> <h1 id="bitcoinselfcustodybitcoinwellcryptofinancialfreedombitcoinadoptionweb3cypherpunk">Bitcoin #SelfCustody #BitcoinWell #Crypto #FinancialFreedom #BitcoinAdoption #Web3 #cypherpunk</h1>

Nov 26, 20251h 13m