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#725: Why Bitcoin Adoption Is Fragmented with Fernando Nikolic

Marty sits down with Fernando Nikolic to discuss how Bitcoin can learn from the music industry's mistakes, the communications failures that have held back adoption, and how AI tools and data curation are reshaping the information landscape for the next wave of Bitcoiners. Fernando on X: <a href="https://x.com/basedlayer">https://x.com/basedlayer</a> Bitcoin Perception: <a href="https://perception.to/">https://perception.to/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bitkey.world/">https://bitkey.world/</a> OPNEXT <a href="https://tinyurl.com/tftc2026">https://tinyurl.com/tftc2026</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Mar 11, 20261h 10m

Ten31 Timestamp: To Rule the Waves

Markets are underestimating the gravity of what's unfolding in the Middle East, but Bitcoin is showing signs it might be pricing in the inevitable response. 🔗 <a href="https://bitcoinproducts.com">https://bitcoinproducts.com</a> In this episode:\ <ul> <li>Why oil infrastructure attacks may be a strategic move against China\</li> <li>How the Strait of Hormuz closure affects 45% of China's oil supply\</li> <li>Private credit stress meeting energy inflation - the perfect storm\</li> <li>Signs Bitcoin may have bottomed while traditional assets struggle\</li> <li>The chess match between US energy dominance and Chinese supply chains \</li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li>- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Monitoring the Middle East situation 00:01:06 - Strait of Hormuz closure and energy infrastructure damage 00:02:11 - Physical world constraints returning to markets 00:04:18 - Ten year yields rising with oil prices 00:07:26 - Markets underestimating refinery damage severity 00:11:06 - China's 45% oil dependence through Hormuz Strait 00:12:57 - Helium supply disruption threatening chip production 00:13:58 - US vs China leverage points in the chess match 00:17:13 - Strategic objectives behind the Middle East operation 00:19:31 - Private credit stress at Blackrock and Blackstone 00:22:17 - Refinancing wave hitting 2020-2021 deals 00:25:15 - Double whammy of inflation and credit stress 00:27:20 - Bitcoin's resilient price action amid global turmoil \</li> </ul> <ol> 1. </ol> <ul> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li>- SUBSCRIBE › Newsletter (free): <a href="https://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> › YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@TFTC?sub_confirmation=1">https://youtube.com/@TFTC?sub_confirmation=1</a> FOLLOW US › X: <a href="https://x.com/tftc21">https://x.com/tftc21</a> › Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> FOLLOW MARTY › X: <a href="https://x.com/MartyBent">https://x.com/MartyBent</a> › Timestamp: <a href="https://www.ten31timestamp.com/">https://www.ten31timestamp.com/</a> › John Arnold: <a href="https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31">https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31</a> › Ten31: <a href="https://ten31.xyz">https://ten31.xyz</a> \</li> </ul> <ol> 1. </ol> <ul> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li></li> <li>- <h1 id="tftcmartybentmiddleeastenergymarketsprivatecredit">TFTC #MartyBent #MiddleEast #EnergyMarkets #PrivateCredit</h1></li> </ul>

Mar 11, 202630 min

#724: Bitcoin Is The Peaceful Revolution with GMONEY

Marty sits down with GMoney to discuss Bitcoin as a peaceful weapon for individual sovereignty, the moral case for tax resistance, and the theory that Bitcoin is part of a larger coordinated counter-insurgency against the global fiat banking cartel. GMONEY on X: <a href="https://x.com/GMONEYPEPE">https://x.com/GMONEYPEPE</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bitkey.world/">https://bitkey.world/</a> OPNEXT <a href="https://tinyurl.com/tftc2026">https://tinyurl.com/tftc2026</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Mar 9, 20261h 8m

#723: The Battle for the Agentic Economy with Matt Corallo

Marty sits down with Bitcoin developer Matt Corallo to discuss why the emergence of AI coding tools and agentic payments represents the most critical and time-sensitive opportunity in Bitcoin's history to become the dominant payment rail of the internet. Matt on X: <a href="https://x.com/TheBlueMatt">https://x.com/TheBlueMatt</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bitkey.world/">https://bitkey.world/</a> OPNEXT <a href="https://tinyurl.com/tftc2026">https://tinyurl.com/tftc2026</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Mar 8, 20261h 11m

Ten31 Timestamp: Fast Takeoffs And Hard Landings

World War 3 is heating up and most people are missing the bigger strategic picture. What just went down in Iran and why anthropic got blacklisted by the Pentagon. 🔗 <a href="https://bitcoinproducts.com">https://bitcoinproducts.com</a> In this episode: <ul> <li>US-Iran conflict as part of broader China decoupling strategy</li> <li>Pentagon vs Anthropic: The AI Patriot Act moment</li> <li>Why this administration is acting on wartime footing</li> <li>Bitcoin's surprisingly strong response to geopolitical chaos</li> <li>10-year Treasury signals and what they mean for monetary policy</li> <li>Block's massive AI-driven layoffs and implications for the future</li> </ul> TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - World War 3 is upon us 00:01:31 - Iran conflict through China strategy lens 00:06:06 - Energy as weapon against China 00:08:36 - Pentagon blacklists Anthropic: The AI power grab 00:11:24 - Sovereign is he who decides the model weights 00:13:44 - Pattern recognition: The AI Patriot Act moment 00:16:57 - Bitcoin's resilient weekend performance 00:19:39 - Ten year Treasury reaction signals trouble 00:22:52 - Block's AI layoffs: 40% workforce reduction 00:26:23 - Data centers overtake office construction 00:27:03 - High profit margins meet Bitcoin treasuries SUBSCRIBE › Newsletter (free): <a href="https://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/›">https://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/›</a> YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@TFTC?sub_confirmation=1">https://youtube.com/@TFTC?sub_confirmation=1</a> FOLLOW US › X: <a href="https://x.com/tftc21›">https://x.com/tftc21›</a> Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> FOLLOW MARTY › X: <a href="https://x.com/MartyBent">https://x.com/MartyBent</a> TEN31 › Timestamp: [<a href="https://www.ten31timestamp.com/](https://www.ten31timestamp.com/)">https://www.ten31timestamp.com/](https://www.ten31timestamp.com/)</a> › John Arnold: [<a href="https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31](https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31)">https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31](https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31)</a> › Ten31: [<a href="https://ten31.xyz](https://ten31.xyz/)">https://ten31.xyz](https://ten31.xyz/)</a> <h1 id="tftcmartybentiranchinaaipentagon">TFTC #MartyBent #Iran #China #AI #Pentagon</h1>

Mar 2, 202628 min

#722: AI Privacy Is The New Bitcoin Privacy with Mark Suman

Marty sits down with Mark Suman, co-founder of Maple AI, to discuss the explosive growth of AI agents, the privacy risks of using closed-source models, how open-source AI is catching up to frontier labs, and why building private, decentralized AI tools is critical to preventing a dystopian future. Mark on X: <a href="https://x.com/marksuman">https://x.com/marksuman</a> Maple: <a href="https://trymaple.ai/">https://trymaple.ai/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Mar 2, 20261h 0m

#721: The Human Skills That Matter Now That AI Can Code with Calle

Marty sits down with Calle, prolific Bitcoin and Freedom Tech builder behind the Cashu eCash protocol, BitChat, and Clawi AI, to discuss the AI agent revolution transforming software development, the launch of Numo tap-to-pay for Bitcoin, eCash as the ideal payment rail for autonomous agents, and what it all means for the future of human creativity and work. Calle on X: <a href="https://x.com/callebtc">https://x.com/callebtc</a> Clawi: <a href="https://clawi.ai/">https://clawi.ai/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Lygos: <a href="https://bit.ly/4koiJmB">https://bit.ly/4koiJmB</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Feb 28, 20261h 15m

#720 Global Liquidity Has Peaked with Michael Howell

Marty sits down with Michael Howell, founder of Cross Border Capital, to discuss the state of global liquidity, its impact on Bitcoin and risk assets, and what the current cycle peak means for investors navigating the road ahead. CrossBorderCapital: <a href="https://x.com/crossbordercap">https://x.com/crossbordercap</a> Capital Wars: <a href="https://capitalwars.substack.com/">https://capitalwars.substack.com/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Lygos: <a href="https://bit.ly/4koiJmB">https://bit.ly/4koiJmB</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Feb 25, 20261h 2m

Ten31 Timestamp: The Die Is Cast

Reality distortion fields aren't just for Steve Jobs anymore - they're everywhere in our sclerotic institutions, and the latest examples show just how disconnected official narratives are from what's actually happening. 🔗 <a href="https://bitcoinproducts.com">https://bitcoinproducts.com</a> In this episode: - Supreme Court blocks Trump's IEEPA tariff authority, but multiple alternative paths remain - Fed minutes show rate hike discussions while Treasury assumes massive ongoing RMP purchases - Bitcoin's recent performance amid changing liquidity conditions and institutional crosswinds - Hash rate recovers 14.6% after winter storm, debunking quantum and AI pivot theories - Why there's "no fishing in the Rubicon" when economic reordering is underway - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Reality Distortion Fields 00:01:07 - Steve Jobs Concept Applied to Modern Institutions 00:02:42 - Supreme Court Tariff Ruling and Trump's Response 00:06:14 - No Fishing in the Rubicon 00:08:44 - Fed Minutes vs Treasury Funding Assumptions 00:11:49 - RMP Program Becoming Structural 00:16:34 - Bitcoin's Recent Performance and Liquidity 00:20:38 - Fed Chair Transition Dynamics 00:23:05 - Hash Rate Recovery Validates Weather Theory 00:25:30 - Mining Equipment Markets and Tax Incentives - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SUBSCRIBE › Newsletter (free): <a href="https://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> › YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@TFTC?sub_confirmation=1">https://youtube.com/@TFTC?sub_confirmation=1</a> FOLLOW US › X: <a href="https://x.com/tftc21">https://x.com/tftc21</a> › Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> FOLLOW MARTY › X: <a href="https://x.com/MartyBent">https://x.com/MartyBent</a> TEN31 › Timestamp: [<a href="https://www.ten31timestamp.com/](https://www.ten31timestamp.com/)">https://www.ten31timestamp.com/](https://www.ten31timestamp.com/)</a> › John Arnold: [<a href="https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31](https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31)">https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31](https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31)</a> › Ten31: <a href="https://ten31.xyz">https://ten31.xyz</a> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - <h1 id="tftcmartybentrealitydistortionfieldmonetarypolicy">TFTC #MartyBent #RealityDistortionField #MonetaryPolicy</h1>

Feb 23, 202627 min

#719: Bitcoin Is Winning Even In A Bear Market with Alex Leishman

Marty sits down with Alex Leishman, CEO and CTO of River, to discuss Bitcoin adoption trends in the current bear market, the Lightning Network's growing momentum, institutional vs. individual ownership shifts, AI's impact on productivity and hiring, quantum computing risks to Bitcoin, and River's vision for the future of Bitcoin banking. Alex on X: <a href="https://x.com/Leishman">https://x.com/Leishman</a> River report: <a href="https://x.com/SDWouters/status/2024507942708351443">https://x.com/SDWouters/status/2024507942708351443</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Lygos: <a href="https://bit.ly/4koiJmB">https://bit.ly/4koiJmB</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Feb 23, 20261h 4m

#718: The Housing Market Is Lying To You with Melody Wright

Marty sits down with Melody Wright, housing market analyst and investigative researcher, to discuss the deepening cracks beneath the surface of the U.S. housing and labor markets — from record-low home sales and rising mortgage delinquencies to corrupted government data, municipal fiscal collapse, and the broader consumer credit stress that mainstream financial media continues to ignore. Melody on X: <a href="https://x.com/m3_melody">https://x.com/m3_melody</a> Melody’s Substack: <a href="https://m3melody.substack.com/">https://m3melody.substack.com/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Lygos: <a href="https://bit.ly/4koiJmB">https://bit.ly/4koiJmB</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Feb 21, 20261h 12m

Ten31 Timestamp: Bitcoin Fixes the Energy Problem

The AI revolution is accelerating faster than most people realize, but major institutions aren't accounting for it in their economic projections. While the CBO just added $1.4 trillion to this decade's deficit forecast, they completely missed the potential disruption from artificial intelligence. 🔗 <a href="https://bitcoinproducts.com">https://bitcoinproducts.com</a> In this episode: - The viral "something big is happening" AI post and what it missed - Why institutional adoption of AI tools faces massive inertia despite breakthrough capabilities - How the managerial class creates friction against disruptive technologies - CBO deficit projections ignore AI's potential economic disruption - Private credit losses pile up as AI disrupts software companies - Lightning Labs releases agent payment tools - the machine payable web arrives - Why Bitcoiners can't be complacent about agent payments - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Introduction from Bitcoin Investor Week NYC 00:02:06 - The viral AI post breakdown and institutional blindness 00:06:41 - Testing AI tools at TFTC - reality vs hype 00:09:00 - Managerial class inertia against disruption 00:11:05 - CBO deficit projections miss AI disruption completely 00:16:26 - Private credit losses from AI disruption begin 00:21:00 - Bitcoin and the machine payable web revolution 00:24:06 - Lightning Labs agent payment tools launch 00:26:00 - Competition for agent payments - Bitcoin must compete - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SUBSCRIBE › Newsletter (free): <a href="https://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> › YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@TFTC?sub_confirmation=1">https://youtube.com/@TFTC?sub_confirmation=1</a> FOLLOW US › X: <a href="https://x.com/tftc21">https://x.com/tftc21</a> › Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> FOLLOW MARTY › X: <a href="https://x.com/MartyBent">https://x.com/MartyBent</a> TEN31 › Timestamp: <a href="https://www.ten31timestamp.com/">https://www.ten31timestamp.com/</a> › John Arnold: <a href="https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31">https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31</a> PARTNERS › Ten31: <a href="https://ten31.xyz">https://ten31.xyz</a> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - <h1 id="tftcmartybentaiartificialintelligencelightningagentpayments">TFTC #MartyBent #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Lightning #AgentPayments</h1>

Feb 16, 202628 min

#717: Building The Financial Rails Bitcoin Deserves with Jesse Shrader

Marty sits down with Jesse Shrader, co-founder and CEO of Amboss, to discuss the evolution of the Lightning Network, how Taproot Assets are bringing stablecoins and multi-asset trading to Bitcoin, the launch of Amboss's RailsX peer-to-peer exchange and Magma MCP tool for AI agents, and why Bitcoin is positioned to become the backbone of global commerce and foreign exchange settlement. Jesse on X: <a href="https://x.com/Jestopher_BTC">https://x.com/Jestopher_BTC</a> Amboss: <a href="https://amboss.tech/">https://amboss.tech/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Lygos: <a href="https://bit.ly/4koiJmB">https://bit.ly/4koiJmB</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Feb 16, 20261h 5m

#716: A Century In Five Years with Justin Moon

Marty sits down with Justin Moon to discuss his return to building freedom tech, the explosion of AI capabilities through tools like Open Claw and Claude Code, and why Bitcoiners need to stop patting themselves on the back and start shipping software that solves real problems for real people. Justin on X: <a href="https://x.com/_justinmoon___">https://x.com/_justinmoon___</a> Fedi: <a href="https://www.fedi.xyz/">https://www.fedi.xyz/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Lygos: <a href="https://bit.ly/4koiJmB">https://bit.ly/4koiJmB</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Feb 14, 20261h 31m

#715: $1.5 Trillion in AI Promises With No Business Plan with Gary Brode

Marty sits down with Gary Brode to discuss why the market's reaction to the Warsh Fed nomination was wrong, the real drivers of inflation, the unsustainable economics of the AI hyperscaler spending boom, and why Bitcoin's long-term value proposition remains strong despite short-term price volatility. Gary on X: <a href="https://x.com/Gary_Brode">https://x.com/Gary_Brode</a> Deep Knowledge Investing (Code TFTC for 25% off): <a href="https://t.co/NWIf37SNL3">https://t.co/NWIf37SNL3</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Lygos: <a href="https://bit.ly/4koiJmB">https://bit.ly/4koiJmB</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Feb 11, 20261h 15m

Ten31 Timestamp: The Fundamental Haven't Changed

Bitcoin's price hit the 50s this week, but the fundamentals tell a different story. As AI investment explodes above $600 billion annually, agents are already using Bitcoin as internet-native money. 🔗 <a href="https://bitcoinproducts.com">https://bitcoinproducts.com</a> In this episode: <ul> <li>Why the fear and greed index hit historic lows (lower than COVID and FTX)</li> <li>How AI agents are using Bitcoin Lightning wallets and signing into websites</li> <li>$600+ billion hyperscaler CapEx spend creating fundamental Bitcoin tailwinds</li> <li>Hash rate difficulty adjustment working as designed (11.15% downward adjustment)</li> <li>Why Bitcoin isn't a hedge yet but is building toward becoming one</li> </ul> TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Price volatility and fundamental value 00:01:25 - Fear and greed index hits historic lows 00:04:10 - AI agents using Bitcoin Lightning wallets 00:06:02 - $600 billion hyperscaler CapEx explosion 00:12:42 - AI race implications for monetary policy 00:14:30 - Hash rate correction and mining profitability myths 00:18:23 - Bitcoin's unique bits-to-atoms connection 00:22:46 - Difficulty adjustment working as designed 00:24:48 - Why Bitcoin isn't a hedge yet 00:27:01 - Knowledge distribution and early adoption SUBSCRIBE › Newsletter (free): <a href="https://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/%E2%80%BA">https://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/›</a> YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@TFTC?sub_confirmation=1">https://youtube.com/@TFTC?sub_confirmation=1</a> FOLLOW US › X: <a href="https://x.com/tftc21%E2%80%BA">https://x.com/tftc21›</a> Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> FOLLOW MARTY › X: <a href="https://x.com/MartyBent">https://x.com/MartyBent</a> PARTNERS › Ten31: <a href="https://ten31.xyz">https://ten31.xyz</a> <h1 id="tftcmartybentaiagentshyperscalershashrate">TFTC #MartyBent #AIagents #hyperscalers #hashrate</h1>

Feb 9, 202628 min

#714: What Comes After Taproot? with Arbedout

Marty sits down with ArbedOut to discuss the Epstein email leaks and their implications for Bitcoin, the current state of markets and Bitcoin treasury companies, the challenges of reaching consensus on Bitcoin's next soft fork, the promise of AI agents making Lightning payments, and ArbedOut's new project SigBash — a programmable signer that brings covenant-like functionality to Bitcoin without a protocol change. Sigbash: <a href="https://www.sigbash.com/">https://www.sigbash.com/</a> ArbedOut on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/arbedout">https://x.com/arbedout</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Lygos: <a href="http://bit.ly/3ZtQLwp">http://bit.ly/3ZtQLwp</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Feb 9, 20261h 34m

#713: Bitcoin Was Warning Us for Months with James Check

Marty sits down with James Check to discuss the current Bitcoin bear market, where on-chain data and mean reversion models suggest we're in the bottom fifth of the cycle, why capitulation is a necessary process, the quantum computing FUD, the role of gold as portfolio ballast, and why staying convicted through the storm is the only rational move if your decision tree says Bitcoin isn't dead. James on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/_Checkmatey_">https://x.com/_Checkmatey_</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Lygos: <a href="http://bit.ly/3ZtQLwp">http://bit.ly/3ZtQLwp</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Feb 7, 20261h 4m

#712: The Great Precious Metals Shakeout with Vince Lanci

Marty sits down with Vince Lanci to discuss the chaotic selloff in gold, silver, and Bitcoin, China's broken precious metals market structure, the geopolitical implications of the Kevin Warsh Fed nomination, and how gold is being positioned as collateral in a de-globalizing monetary order. Vince on X: <a href="https://x.com/Sorenthek">https://x.com/Sorenthek</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Lygos: <a href="http://bit.ly/3ZtQLwp">http://bit.ly/3ZtQLwp</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Feb 4, 20261h 5m

#711: How to Turn Any App Into a Bitcoin On-Ramp with Harsha Goli

Marty sits down with Harsha Goli to discuss his decade-long journey building Bitcoin infrastructure, the challenges companies face integrating traditional finance rails, and how Magnolia is launching a full banking API to help any Bitcoin application convert fiat to Bitcoin across all 50 US states. Harsha on X: <a href="https://x.com/arshbot">https://x.com/arshbot</a> Magnolia: <a href="https://magnolia.financial/">https://magnolia.financial/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Lygos: <a href="http://bit.ly/3ZtQLwp">http://bit.ly/3ZtQLwp</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Feb 2, 20261h 13m

#710: Q4 2025 Monetary Base Update with Matthew Mežinskis

Marty sits down with Matthew Mežinskis to discuss their quarterly monetary base update, analyzing Bitcoin's power law trajectory against gold and silver's record-breaking rallies, why Bitcoin remains historically undervalued relative to precious metals, and geopolitical considerations around freedom and autocracy. Matthew on X: <a href="https://x.com/1basemoney">https://x.com/1basemoney</a> Porkopolis: <a href="https://www.porkopolis.io/topmoney/">https://www.porkopolis.io/topmoney/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Lygos: <a href="http://bit.ly/3ZtQLwp">http://bit.ly/3ZtQLwp</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Jan 31, 20261h 50m

#709: Inside Maine's Medicaid Fraud Machine with Steve Robinson

Marty sits down with Steve Robinson to discuss his year-long investigation into massive Medicaid fraud in Maine, exposing how politically connected migrant NGOs have been exploiting taxpayer-funded programs with virtually no oversight or consequences. Steve on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/SteveRob">https://x.com/SteveRob</a> The Maine Wire: <a href="https://www.themainewire.com/">https://www.themainewire.com/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://joincrowdhealth.com.tftc">https://joincrowdhealth.com.tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Jan 28, 20261h 51m

#708: Why Silver Doubled in 60 Days with Josh Phair

Marty sits down with Josh Phair, founder of Scottsdale Mint and Wyoming Reserve, to discuss the global metals war unfolding between the US and China, why silver has doubled in two months, and how the scramble for critical minerals is reshaping the financial system. Josh on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/JoshPhilipPhair">https://x.com/JoshPhilipPhair</a> Scottsdale Mint: <a href="https://www.scottsdalemint.com/">https://www.scottsdalemint.com/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://joincrowdhealth.com.tftc">https://joincrowdhealth.com.tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Jan 26, 20261h 8m

#707 The Yen Carry Trade Unwind Could Crash U.S. Markets with Infranomics

Marty sits down with Robert of Infranomics to discuss the fragility of the global bond market, Japan's yield curve crisis and its ripple effects on U.S. treasuries, the end of globalization, rising political polarization, and why Bitcoin and gold are the only assets worth holding in a fiscally dominant world. Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/infraa_">https://x.com/infraa_</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://joincrowdhealth.com.tftc">https://joincrowdhealth.com.tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Jan 24, 20261h 19m

#706: Fix the Money or Face Civil War with DarkSide2030

Marty sits down with Scott to discuss the historic silver squeeze, the fragility of global derivatives markets, central bank coordination against populist movements, government fraud exposed by DOGE, and why Bitcoin serves as the ultimate escape hatch from an impending financial crisis. Scott on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/darkside2030">https://x.com/darkside2030</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://joincrowdhealth.com.tftc">https://joincrowdhealth.com.tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: [<a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)">https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter [tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/](http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/) Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Jan 21, 20261h 9m

#705: The Fed Can't Save Us This Time with Dave Collum

Marty sits down with Dave Collum to discuss his annual "Year in Review," covering the historic market bubble and looming financial crisis, the breakdown of trust in institutions, demographic collapse, AI's double-edged impact on society, and the conspiratorial undercurrents shaping modern geopolitics. Dave on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/DavidBCollum">https://x.com/DavidBCollum</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://joincrowdhealth.com.tftc">https://joincrowdhealth.com.tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: [<a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)">https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter [tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/](http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/) Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Jan 19, 20263h 15m

#704: Running Your Company Like a Free Society with Jason Hughey

Marty sits down with Jason Hughey of Satoshi Pacioli to discuss principal-based management (PBM), the free-market management framework developed by Koch Industries, and why its Austrian economic principles make it an ideal fit for Bitcoin companies. Jason on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonhughey">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonhughey</a> Satoshi Pacioli: <a href="https://satoshipacioli.com/">https://satoshipacioli.com/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://joincrowdhealth.com.tftc">https://joincrowdhealth.com.tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Jan 17, 20261h 6m

#703: Payments Without Permission with Nick Slaney

Marty sits down with Nick Slaney, founder of MoneyDevKit and former Block engineer behind BitKey and C=, to discuss how self-custody Bitcoin payments are solving the global access problem that Stripe and stablecoins can't, and why the vibe coding explosion makes this the perfect moment for Lightning to finally go mainstream. Nick on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/nickslaney">https://x.com/nickslaney</a> moneydevkit: <a href="https://x.com/moneydevkit">https://x.com/moneydevkit</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: [<a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc%5C%5D(https://drinksote.com/)">https://drinksote.com/tftc\](https://drinksote.com/)</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter [tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/](<a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a>) Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Jan 14, 20261h 1m

#702: The State of Bitcoin Protocol Development in 2026 with Coinjoined Chris

Marty sits down with Chris (@coinjoined), founder of Bitcoin insurance company Biturance, to discuss the state of Bitcoin protocol development, quantum FUD, self-custody solutions, European Bitcoin adoption, and the cultural divide between institutional holders and the cypherpunk ethos. Chris on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/coinjoined">https://x.com/coinjoined</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Jan 10, 20261h 18m

#701: The New Monroe Doctrine Is Here with Mel Mattison

Marty sits down with Mel Mattison to discuss the Trump administration's move on Venezuela and its implications for securing Western hemisphere resources, the end of the rules-based international order, and why Bitcoin and gold are positioned to thrive as neutral reserve assets in a multipolar world. Mel on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/MelMattison1">https://x.com/MelMattison1</a> Quoz: <a href="https://www.melmattison.com/quoz">https://www.melmattison.com/quoz</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: [<a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)">https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter [tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/](http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/) Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Jan 7, 20261h 28m

#700: Preparing Bitcoin for the Quantum Era with Jonas Nick & Mikhail Kudinov

Marty sits down with Jonas Nick and Mikhail Komarov to discuss their research on hash-based signature schemes for Bitcoin, exploring how these quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions could protect the network from future quantum computer threats while navigating trade-offs in signature size, verification time, and compatibility with existing wallet infrastructure. Jonas on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/n1ckler">https://x.com/n1ckler</a> Mikhail on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/kudinov_mikhail">https://x.com/kudinov_mikhail</a> The paper: <a href="https://eprint.iacr.org/2025/2203.pdf">https://eprint.iacr.org/2025/2203.pdf</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: [<a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)">https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter [tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/](http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/) Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Dec 31, 20251h 14m

#699: TradFi's Secret War Against Bitcoin with Ryan Lane

Marty sits down with Ryan Lane, founder of Empory Asset Management, to discuss his journey from traditional finance to Bitcoin treasury strategies, how legacy banks are covertly fighting Bitcoin adoption while publicly embracing it, and why sovereign treasury adoption could be the catalyst that finally stabilizes the asset. Empery Digital: <a href="https://ir.emperydigital.com/">https://ir.emperydigital.com/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: [<a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)">https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter [tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/](http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/) Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Dec 29, 20251h 17m

#698: How the Money Printer Hijacked Your Health with Dr. Ahmad Ammous

Marty sits down with Dr. Ahmad Ammous to discuss how fiat money has corrupted modern medicine, the pharmaceutical industry's capture of healthcare through medical guidelines and centralized control, and how adopting a Bitcoin standard alongside lifestyle changes could restore health sovereignty for both doctors and patients.

Dec 27, 20251h 7m

#697: The Legal Fight Against UK Online Censorship with Preston Byrne

Marty sits down with Preston Byrne to discuss his legal battle defending 4chan and other American companies against UK and EU censorship laws, the proposed GRANITE Act, and why protecting First Amendment rights online is an existential fight for internet freedom. Preston on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/prestonjbyrne">https://x.com/prestonjbyrne</a> Preston’s website: <a href="https://prestonbyrne.com/">https://prestonbyrne.com/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Dec 22, 20251h 27m

#696: How Peer Review Became a Weapon with Jessica Rose & Kevin McKernan

Marty sits down with Jessica Rose and Kevin McKernan to discuss the coordinated attacks on their vaccine contamination research, the corrupt peer review system designed to suppress inconvenient science, and how Bitcoin and Nostr can create a censorship-resistant alternative for publishing. Elisabeth Bik thread: <a href="https://x.com/SciGuardians/status/1990482634410004751">https://x.com/SciGuardians/status/1990482634410004751</a> Kevin on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/Kevin_McKernan">https://x.com/Kevin_McKernan</a> Jessica on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/JesslovesMJK">https://x.com/JesslovesMJK</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4">https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Dec 20, 20251h 44m

#695: Gen Alpha Is Already Building the Future With AI with @somewhatstella

Marty sits down with Stella, a 15-year-old student at Austin's Alpha School, to discuss how Gen Alpha is using AI tools like Claude to build real products, why embracing new technology beats negativity, and how autonomy-focused education models are preparing young entrepreneurs for the future. Bibliarch: <a href="https://bibliarch.com/home">https://bibliarch.com/home</a> Stella’s TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@somewhatstella">https://www.tiktok.com/@somewhatstella</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Dec 17, 202538 min

#694: Why Trump Is Fighting the City of London with Tom Luongo

Marty sits down with Tom Luongo to discuss the Trump administration's multi-front war against globalist power structures, drug cartels, and rogue intelligence agencies, and why libertarian critics are missing the bigger geopolitical picture. Tom on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TFL1728">https://x.com/TFL1728</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: [<a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)">https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter [tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/](http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/) Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Dec 13, 20251h 29m

#693: The War for the World's Reserve Asset with Ryan Gentry

Marty sits down with Ryan Gentry to discuss his new $220 million SPAC aimed at taking Bitcoin operating companies public, the five-year evolution of the Lightning Network from single-digit millions to $10 billion in annual volume, and why Bitcoin businesses are finally mature enough to compete in public markets. Ryan on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/RyanTheGentry">https://x.com/RyanTheGentry</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Dec 11, 20251h 20m

#692: Free Samourai with Keonne Rodriguez

Marty sits down with Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, to discuss his decade-long mission to bring privacy to Bitcoin, the DOJ prosecution that led to his guilty plea, and why he and his co-founder Bill deserve a presidential pardon as he prepares to report to prison. Sign the petition: <a href="https://billandkeonne.org/">https://billandkeonne.org/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Dec 10, 20251h 8m

#691: Understanding the Real Globalist Power Structure with Susan Kokinda

Marty sits down with Susan Kokinda to discuss the City of London's centuries-long financial control over global affairs, its connection to modern narco-terrorism and drug trafficking, and how the Trump administration is working to reassert American economic sovereignty. Susan on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/sjkokinda">https://x.com/sjkokinda</a> Promethean Action: <a href="https://www.prometheanaction.com/">https://www.prometheanaction.com/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Dec 8, 202559 min

#690: Why Billionaires Shouldn't Give It All Away with Johann Kurtz

Marty sits down with Johann Kurtz to discuss the cultural shift away from intergenerational wealth transfer, the moral framework of duty that once guided wealthy Westerners, and why building a lasting family legacy matters more than giving it all to charity. Johann on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/JohannKurtz">https://x.com/JohannKurtz</a> Johann on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@becomingnoble">https://substack.com/@becomingnoble</a> Leaving a Legacy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2CK4M59">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2CK4M59</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: [<a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)">https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter [tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/](http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/) Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Dec 6, 20251h 31m

#689: Q3 2025 Monetary Base Update with Matthew Mežinskis

Marty sits down with Matthew Mežinskis to discuss Bitcoin's power curve growth model, why recent price volatility shouldn't cause panic, and how understanding network effect adoption provides long-term perspective during turbulent markets. Matthew on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/1basemoney">https://x.com/1basemoney</a> Porkopolis: <a href="https://www.porkopolis.io/">https://www.porkopolis.io/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: [<a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc%5C%5D(https://drinksote.com/)">https://drinksote.com/tftc\](https://drinksote.com/)</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter [tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/](<a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a>) Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Dec 3, 20251h 53m

#688: The Housing Crisis Neither Party Wants to Solve with Mark Mitchell

Marty sits down with Mark Mitchell, an independent pollster, to discuss the growing disconnect between America's political class and younger generations, the collapse of institutional trust, and why the Republican Party is failing to offer solutions for the economic crises crushing voters under 40. Mark on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/honestpollster">https://x.com/honestpollster</a> Rasmussen: <a href="https://www.rasmussenreports.com/">https://www.rasmussenreports.com/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Nov 26, 20251h 23m

#687: How Fiat Money Exploits the Working Class with Erik Cason

Marty sits down with Erik Cason to discuss the dangers of centralized AI systems, the need for decentralized technology, Bitcoin as a tool against fiat exploitation, and organizing a new political movement to restore freedom for the working class. Erik on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/Erikcason">https://x.com/Erikcason</a> Crypto Sovereignty: <a href="https://cryptosovereignty.org/">https://cryptosovereignty.org/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Nov 24, 20251h 26m

#686: Living on a Bitcoin Standard in 2026 with Steve Lee

Marty sits down with Steve Lee to discuss Bitcoin's path to becoming everyday money through Lightning infrastructure development, the importance of daily usage for strengthening Bitcoin's resilience, and why spending Bitcoin while remaining a long-term holder isn't contradictory. Steve Lee on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/moneyball">https://x.com/moneyball</a> Spiral: <a href="https://spiral.xyz/">https://spiral.xyz/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Nov 22, 20251h 14m

#685: Why Bitcoin Policy Activism Matters Now with Kyle Olney

Marty sits down with Kyle Olney to discuss his journey from seizing banks during the financial crisis to becoming a Bitcoin policy advocate, the urgent fight against financial surveillance through the Bank Secrecy Act, and the critical importance of grassroots activism in defending self-custodial Bitcoin rights. Kyle on Twitter: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleolney">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleolney</a> Save Our Wallets: <a href="https://saveourwallets.org/">https://saveourwallets.org/</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Nov 19, 20251h 29m

#684: Bringing Bitcoin to Every Square Seller in America with Miles Suter

Marty sits down with Miles Suter to discuss Block's eight-year journey building Bitcoin infrastructure across Cash App, Square, and BitKey, culminating in the launch of Bitcoin payments for all Square sellers nationwide. Miles on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/milessuter">https://x.com/milessuter</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: [<a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)">https://drinksote.com/tftc](https://drinksote.com/)</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter [tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/](http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/) Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Nov 17, 20251h 13m

#683: Bitcoin in the Age of AI and Abundance with Jordi Visser

Marty sits down with Jordi Visser to discuss why Bitcoin's current price consolidation mirrors the post-dot-com bubble IPO period, the democratization of crypto adoption, and how AI-driven abundance could reshape the global economy. Jordi on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/jvisserlabs">https://x.com/jvisserlabs</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Nov 15, 20251h 7m

#682: Why Assault Weapons Bans Don't Work with John Lott

Marty sits down with Dr. John Lott to discuss why gun registries fail to solve crimes, how media misrepresents gun violence data, the ineffectiveness of assault weapons bans, and the massive funding disparity between gun control research and gun rights advocacy. John on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/JohnRLottJr">https://x.com/JohnRLottJr</a> Crime Research: <a href="https://crimeresearch.org/">https://crimeresearch.org/</a> More Guns, Less Crime: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/More-Guns-Less-Crime-Understanding/dp/0226493660">https://www.amazon.com/More-Guns-Less-Crime-Understanding/dp/0226493660</a> Con Control Myths: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gun-Control-Myths-politicians-botched/dp/B08C95PD1K">https://www.amazon.com/Gun-Control-Myths-politicians-botched/dp/B08C95PD1K</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Nov 12, 20251h 20m

#681: The Health Insurance Death Spiral Is Here with Andy Schoonover

Marty sits down with Andy Schoonover, founder of CrowdHealth, to discuss the ACA health insurance death spiral, skyrocketing premiums forcing families to pay over $3,000 monthly, and how CrowdHealth offers a cash-pay alternative that empowers individuals to opt out of the broken traditional healthcare system. Andy on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/andyjschoonover">https://x.com/andyjschoonover</a> STACK SATS hat: <a href="https://tftcmerch.io/">https://tftcmerch.io/</a> Our newsletter: <a href="https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): <a href="https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/">https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/</a> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz">https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz</a> Opportunity Cost Extension: <a href="https://www.opportunitycost.app/">https://www.opportunitycost.app/</a> Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey <a href="https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20">https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20</a> Unchained <a href="https://unchained.com/tftc/">https://unchained.com/tftc/</a> Obscura <a href="https://obscura.net/">https://obscura.net/</a> SLNT <a href="https://slnt.com/tftc">https://slnt.com/tftc</a> CrowdHealth <a href="https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc">https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc</a> Salt of the Earth: <a href="https://drinksote.com/tftc">https://drinksote.com/tftc</a> Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos</a> Clips YT Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ</a> Website <a href="https://tftc.io/">https://tftc.io/</a> Newsletter <a href="http://tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/">tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tftc21">https://twitter.com/tftc21</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/">https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/tftc">https://primal.net/tftc</a> Follow Marty Bent: Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/martybent">https://twitter.com/martybent</a> Nostr <a href="https://primal.net/martybent">https://primal.net/martybent</a> Newsletter <a href="https://tftc.io/martys-bent/">https://tftc.io/martys-bent/</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/">https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/</a>

Nov 10, 20251h 13m

TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast