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Generation Bitcoin

Generation Bitcoin

I talk about how Bitcoin is changing the world.

Matt James

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Show overview

Generation Bitcoin has published 10 episodes during 2021. That works out to roughly 10 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 49 min and 1h 4m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 4.6 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Matt James.

Episodes
10
Started
2021
Median length
1h
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

Join Matt James in Generation Bitcoin, as he interviews notable people within the Bitcoin space. Go down the rabbit hole and learn more about Bitcoin by listening to the many voices on Generation Bitcoin. genbtc.substack.com

Latest Episodes

The Future Of Bitcoin, El Salvador, & Gov Regulation | Tom Donohue | Generation Bitcoin #010

This is an episode of Generation Bitcoin with host Matt James and guest Tom Donohue. Tom is the Co-Founder of Secure Digital Asset Group and works to help bring Bitcoin to the masses through easy self-custody. He also works for Kitcaster, a podcast matching website.https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetomdon/In this conversation, we discuss podcasting, Secure Digital Asset Group, Storing Bitcoin, El Salvador, CBDCs, Government Regulation, Toxic Maximalism, Why Bitcoin, Legal Tender, and Bitcoin vs Fiat.I personally use Swan Bitcoin for all my Bitcoin purchases. -Automated BTC buys (daily / weekly / monthly)-Directly from fiat bank account-Automated withdrawals to your own bitcoin wallet-Lowest fees (0.99%)Use the following link for $10 worth of FREE BITCOIN for signing up:https://swanbitcoin.com/mattjamesTo store your Bitcoin securely, I recommend the Trezor hardware wallet. Check it out on Amazon below:https://amzn.to/3iL2m5n✉️ WEBSITE (ALL LINKS, DONATE, CONTACT): https://GenBTC.com🧠 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/mattjamesbtc🎙️ SUBSCRIBEYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAjZSxHpnVKMrAdIqTcVVQ?sub_confirmation=1SPOTIFY:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-bitcoin/id1574061170GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODA5MTM4LnJzcw==SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/mattjamesbtcVIA EMAIL: https://genbtc.substack.com/⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:27 Podcasting5:15 Secure Digital Asset Group8:04 Bit Bond12:30 Best Ways Of Storing Bitcoin21:15 Bitcoin Bull Run Over?23:12 El Salvador Government Wallet25:50 CBDCs31:23 Government Regulation / SEC37:00 DEX and KYC38:45 Toxic Maximalism41:06 Why Bitcoin44:44 Countries Making Bitcoin Legal Tender 46:25 Institutional Adoption47:12 Bitcoin vs Fiat Money53:05 Bitcoin Less Volatile Over Time55:08 ConclusionDISCLAIMER: The description above may contain affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on your purchase if you click a link and purchase (without any additional cost to you). Furthermore, I am not a financial advisor. These videos are for educational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. Your investments are solely your responsibility and I do not provide personalized investment advice. It is crucial that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of gains or losses on investments. Please consult your financial or tax professional prior to making an investment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genbtc.substack.com

Sep 25, 202158 min

Bitcoin & The World Economy | John Edmunds | Generation Bitcoin #009

This is an episode of Generation Bitcoin with host Matt James and guest John Edmunds - an American economist, professor, and author.https://johncedmunds.com/In this conversation, we discuss Bitcoin being legal tender, banking the unbanked, human rights, the lightning network, fiat money, and institutional adoption of Bitcoin.I personally use Swan Bitcoin for all my Bitcoin purchases. -Automated BTC buys (daily / weekly / monthly)-Directly from fiat bank account-Automated withdrawals to your own bitcoin wallet-Lowest fees (0.99%)Use the following link for $10 worth of FREE BITCOIN for signing up:https://swanbitcoin.com/mattjamesTo store your Bitcoin securely, I recommend the Trezor hardware wallet. Check it out on Amazon below:https://amzn.to/3iL2m5n✉️ WEBSITE (ALL LINKS, DONATE, CONTACT): https://GenBTC.com🧠 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/mattjamesbtc🎙️ SUBSCRIBEYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAjZSxHpnVKMrAdIqTcVVQ?sub_confirmation=1SPOTIFY:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-bitcoin/id1574061170GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODA5MTM4LnJzcw==SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/mattjamesbtcVIA EMAIL: https://genbtc.substack.com/⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:16 2008 Financial Crisis7:26 Book- Brave New Wealthy World12:56 Book- Rogue Money15:08 Bitcoin Legal Tender19:07 Banking The Unbanked23:36 Bitcoin Base Layer26:55 Lightning Network29:43 Proof Of Stake Issues37:06 Bitcoin For Human Rights47:20 Self-Custody Your Bitcoin58:14 Fiat Money Supply and Inflation1:00:30 Institutional Adoption1:02:25 Fiat Money vs Bitcoin1:07:00 ConclusionDISCLAIMER: The description above may contain affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on your purchase if you click a link and purchase (without any additional cost to you). Furthermore, I am not a financial advisor. These videos are for educational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. Your investments are solely your responsibility and I do not provide personalized investment advice. It is crucial that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of gains or losses on investments. Please consult your financial or tax professional prior to making an investment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genbtc.substack.com

Sep 20, 20211h 11m

Why Bitcoin? - Tomer Strolight | Generation Bitcoin #008

This is an episode of Generation Bitcoin with host Matt James and guest Tomer Strolight. Tomer is the host of For The Love Of Bitcoin podcast and a popular writer within the Bitcoin space. Check out his twitter and writings on medium below:https://twitter.com/TomerStrolighthttps://tomerstrolight.medium.com/In this conversation, we discuss Why Bitcoin Is The Path To Economic Stability, Why Nobody Can Stop Bitcoin, and Why Bitcoin Is Not Like Anything You've Seen Before.Links to the articles discussed:https://tomerstrolight.medium.com/why-bitcoin-is-the-path-to-economic-stability-574abe33542ehttps://tomerstrolight.medium.com/why-nobody-can-stop-bitcoin-a4b18f3b4e12https://tomerstrolight.medium.com/why-bitcoin-is-not-like-anything-youve-ever-seen-before-9a7e09b5cc0fI personally use Swan Bitcoin for all my Bitcoin purchases. -Automated BTC buys (daily / weekly / monthly)-Directly from fiat bank account-Automated withdrawals to your own bitcoin wallet-Lowest fees (0.99%)Use the following link for $10 worth of FREE BITCOIN for signing up:https://swanbitcoin.com/mattjamesTo store your Bitcoin securely, I recommend the Trezor hardware wallet. Check it out on Amazon below:https://amzn.to/3iL2m5n✉️ WEBSITE (ALL LINKS, DONATE, CONTACT): https://GenBTC.com🧠 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/mattjamesbtc🎙️ SUBSCRIBEYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAjZSxHpnVKMrAdIqTcVVQ?sub_confirmation=1SPOTIFY:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-bitcoin/id1574061170GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODA5MTM4LnJzcw==SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/mattjamesbtcVIA EMAIL: https://genbtc.substack.com/⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro3:05 Tomer Strolight's Backstory5:36 Why Bitcoin Is The Path To Economic Stability11:35 Bitcoin Too Volatile?19:00 Fiat vs Bitcoin21:30 Why Nobody Can Stop Bitcoin26:03 Running A Bitcoin Node31:10 Bitcoin vs Governments42:06 Why Bitcoin Is Not Like Anything You've Seen Before52:05 Corruption In Society58:30 Why Bitcoin? Series1:00:13 ConclusionDISCLAIMER: The description above may contain affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on your purchase if you click a link and purchase (without any additional cost to you). Furthermore, I am not a financial advisor. These videos are for educational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. Your investments are solely your responsibility and I do not provide personalized investment advice. It is crucial that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of gains or losses on investments. Please consult your financial or tax professional prior to making an investment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genbtc.substack.com

Aug 24, 20211h 2m

DeFi HACKS, NFTs Pumping - Justin Wu | Generation Bitcoin #007

This is an episode of Generation Bitcoin with host Matt James and guest Justin Wu. Justin is a host at DeFi Summit, NFT Con, a growth hacker, and has gained over 200k followers. Check out his twitter below:https://twitter.com/hackapreneurIn this conversation, we discuss being an entrepreneur, defi hacks, cross chain developments, yield farming, NFTs, gaming, SEC regulation, decentralization, Bitcoin, CBDCs, the lightning network, and institutional adoption.I personally use Swan Bitcoin for all my Bitcoin purchases. -Automated BTC buys (daily / weekly / monthly)-Directly from fiat bank account-Automated withdrawals to your own bitcoin wallet-Lowest fees (0.99%)Use the following link for $10 worth of FREE BITCOIN for signing up:https://swanbitcoin.com/mattjamesI personally use the Trezor hardware wallet to store my Bitcoin securely. Check it out on Amazon below:https://amzn.to/3iL2m5n✉️ WEBSITE (ALL LINKS, DONATE, CONTACT): https://GenBTC.com🧠 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/mattjamesbtc🎙️ SUBSCRIBEYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAjZSxHpnVKMrAdIqTcVVQ?sub_confirmation=1SPOTIFY:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-bitcoin/id1574061170GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODA5MTM4LnJzcw==SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/mattjamesbtc⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:21 Justin Wu's Backstory2:30 Being An Entrepreneur4:02 Finding Out About Bitcoin8:26 Ron Paul And Libertarianism10:41 Defi Hacks16:15 Yield Farming19:56 Cross Chain Developments24:02 Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions27:45 Gaming And Crypto - Play To Earn32:25 NFTs42:26 Buy And Hold vs Flipping42:52 Pump And Dumps43:35 SEC Reglation And Altcoins46:20 Decentralization Is A Spectrum48:15 Bitcoin49:52 Bitcoin Being De-Risked51:15 Toxic Maximalism53:35 Lightning Network / El Salvador56:20 CBDCs58:00 Instutional Adoption Of Bitcoin59:58 The Future Of Bitcoin1:01:52 Growing The Network1:03:30 Conclusion / Justin Wu / NFT Con / Defi SummitDISCLAIMER: The description above may contain affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on your purchase if you click a link and purchase (without any additional cost to you). Furthermore, I am not a financial advisor. These videos are for educational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. Your investments are solely your responsibility and I do not provide personalized investment advice. It is crucial that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of gains or losses on investments. Please consult your financial or tax professional prior to making an investment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genbtc.substack.com

Aug 20, 20211h 4m

Migrating From Fiat To Bitcoin | Aleks Svetski | Generation Bitcoin #006

This is an episode of Generation Bitcoin with host Matt James and guest Aleks Svetski. Aleks is a writer for Bitcoin Magazine, the host of the Wake Up Podcast, and founder of Amber app (Bitcoin exchange).https://twitter.com/GhostofSvetskihttps://amber.app/In this conversation, we discuss the federal reserve, fiat money, investing in Bitcoin, state indoctrination, base layer corruption, the Bitcoin standard, governments fighting back, altcoins, toxic maximalism, the lightning network, Bitcoin predictions, and the Amber app.I personally use Swan Bitcoin for all my Bitcoin purchases. -Automated BTC buys (daily / weekly / monthly)-Directly from fiat bank account-Automated withdrawals to your own bitcoin wallet-Lowest fees (0.99%)Use the following link for $10 worth of FREE BITCOIN for signing up:https://swanbitcoin.com/mattjamesI personally use the Trezor hardware wallet to store my Bitcoin securely. Check it out on Amazon below:https://amzn.to/3iL2m5n🧠 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/mattjamesbtc🎙️ SUBSCRIBEYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAjZSxHpnVKMrAdIqTcVVQ?sub_confirmation=1SPOTIFY:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-bitcoin/id1574061170SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/mattjamesbtcVIA EMAIL: https://genbtc.substack.com/✉️ DONATE/CONTACT: https://GenBTC.com⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro1:28 Aleks Svetski Backstory5:30 How People Become Bitcoiners6:59 Investing vs MIGRATING From Fiat14:50 Fiat Is Inferior & Outdated20:15 State Indoctrination / Education29:55 Base Layer Corruption33:45 Path Towards The Bitcoin Standard38:33 Governments Fighting Back42:11 Ethereum / Altcoins Corruptible?47:35 Toxic Maximalism51:50 Government Regulation / SEC54:40 Legal Tender / Lightning Network58:25 Bitcoin Predictions1:02:20 How To Grow The Movement / Amber1:04:28 ConclusionDISCLAIMER: The description above may contain affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on your purchase if you click a link and purchase (without any additional cost to you). Furthermore, I am not a financial advisor. These videos are for educational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. Your investments are solely your responsibility and I do not provide personalized investment advice. It is crucial that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of gains or losses on investments. Please consult your financial or tax professional prior to making an investment.#bitcoiner #libertarian #bitcoin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genbtc.substack.com

Aug 14, 20211h 6m

Will Bitcoin Take Over The World? - Jeff, Coinpass CEO | Generation Bitcoin #005

This is an episode of Generation Bitcoin with host Matt James and guest Jeff Hancock. Jeff is the Co-Founder & CEO of Coinpass - Voted the "UK’s Best Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform 2020"https://twitter.com/jeff_coinpasshttps://coinpass.com/In this conversation, we discuss coinpass, government regulation, Bitcoin vs altcoins, bitcoin maximalism, the bull run, institutional investing, the lightning network, and CBDCs.I personally use Swan Bitcoin for all my Bitcoin purchases. -Automated BTC buys (daily / weekly / monthly)-Directly from fiat bank account-Automated withdrawals to your own bitcoin wallet-Lowest fees (0.99%)Use the following link for $10 worth of FREE BITCOIN for signing up:https://swanbitcoin.com/mattjames🧠 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/mattjamesbtc🎙️ SUBSCRIBEYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAjZSxHpnVKMrAdIqTcVVQ?sub_confirmation=1SPOTIFY:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-bitcoin/id1574061170GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODA5MTM4LnJzcw==SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/mattjamesbtcVIA EMAIL: https://genbtc.substack.com/✉️ DONATE/CONTACT: https://GenBTC.comDISCLAIMER: The description above may contain affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on your purchase if you click a link and purchase (without any additional cost to you). Furthermore, I am not a financial advisor. These videos are for educational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. Your investments are solely your responsibility and I do not provide personalized investment advice. It is crucial that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of gains or losses on investments. Please consult your financial or tax professional prior to making an investment.#bitcoiner #libertarian #bitcoin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genbtc.substack.com

Aug 6, 202154 min

Crypto Scams! How To Avoid Getting Rekt - Erica Stanford | Generation Bitcoin #004

This is an episode of Generation Bitcoin with host Matt James and guest Erica Stanford. Erica is the founder the Crypto Curry Club in the UK, and the author of Crypto Wars: Faked Deaths, Missing Billions and Industry Disruption. Check it out here:https://amzn.to/2WEDpQDIn this conversation, we discuss crypto scams, red flags, Bitcoin, the lightning network, and CBDC's. I personally use Swan Bitcoin for all my Bitcoin purchases.-Automated BTC buys (daily / weekly / monthly)-Directly from fiat bank account-Automated withdrawals to your own bitcoin wallet-Lowest fees (0.99%)Use the following link for $10 worth of FREE BITCOIN for signing up:https://swanbitcoin.com/mattjames🧠 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/mattjamesbtc🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO GENERATION BITCOIN PODCASTYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAjZSxHpnVKMrAdIqTcVVQ?sub_confirmation=1SPOTIFY: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-bitcoin/id1574061170GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODA5MTM4LnJzcw==SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/mattjamesbtc✉️ DONATE/CONTACT: https://GenBTC.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genbtc.substack.com

Jul 30, 20211h 4m

Take Control Of Your Data - Mike Audi | Generation Bitcoin #003

This is an episode of Generation Bitcoin with host Matt James and guest Mike Audi. Mike is the founder of TIKI, an app to help users take control of their own data.In this conversation, we discuss TIKI, technology, censorship, big data, blockchain, Bitcoin, and the lightning network. I personally use Swan Bitcoin for all my Bitcoin purchases. -Automated BTC buys (daily / weekly / monthly) -Directly from fiat bank account -Automated withdrawals to your own bitcoin wallet -Lowest fees (0.99%) Use the following link for $10 worth of FREE BITCOIN for signing up: https://swanbitcoin.com/mattjames 🧠 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/mattjamesbtc 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO GENERATION BITCOIN PODCAST YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAjZSxHpnVKMrAdIqTcVVQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/650c9wNIkHKlV0uuHbs3Tn APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-bitcoin/id1574061170 GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODA5MTM4LnJzcw== SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/mattjamesbtc ✉️ DONATE/CONTACT: https://GenBTC.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genbtc.substack.com

Jul 22, 202138 min

Liberty Leads To Bitcoin | Generation Bitcoin #002

This is an episode of Generation Bitcoin with host Matt James and guest Carlos Alfaro. Carlos is the founder of Arizona Talks, a platform for learning & dialogue. In this conversation, we discuss libertarianism, criminal justice, decriminalization of marijuana, investing, Bitcoin, and economics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genbtc.substack.com

Jul 3, 202143 min

Is Bitcoin a Libertarian's Dream? | Generation Bitcoin #001

Listen in to Episode 1 of Generation Bitcoin as Amir Zendehnam and Matt James discuss the link between libertarianism, Austrian economics, and Bitcoin economics, as well as their candid thoughts on the global impact of cryptocurrency, El Salvador adopting the Bitcoin standard, the future of Bitcoin, and how to help grow the Bitcoin network. Plus, he sheds light on why he thinks decentralized finance is going to destroy the state and his goal of integrating cryptocurrency into his business. Amir shares his story of becoming a Libertarian activist, entering the cannabis and health optimization industry, and why he’s so passionate about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.Questions Answered:- Can you get rich quick with Bitcoin?- Why are Bitcoin and Austrian economics important for society?- How will El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin impact the rest of the world?- What does the future of Bitcoin look like?- How can I support the growth of Bitcoin?- And much more!“It’s all about freedom for me. Everything I’m doing, whether it’s in politics or in the market, it’s with the goal of efficiently bringing about freedom in our lifetime.” - Amir ZendehnamAmir Zendehnam is a Libertarian, Bitcoin Enthusiast, and Founder and CEO of Spekr, a crypto-friendly CBD company.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:34 Amir's background5:06 Ron Paul at UCLA6:24 Bitcoin back in 201310:05 Bitcoin and Austrian economics17:04 Bitcoin a way to get rich quick?20:03 How history shows we need Bitcoin23:52 El Salvador making Bitcoin legal tender29:35 The future of Bitcoin32:19 The downsizing of the nation state35:42 How to support Bitcoin39:37 Integrating Bitcoin into businesses This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genbtc.substack.com

Jun 29, 202147 min
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