The Dao of Bitcoin: Understanding Money, Time & Energy with Scott Dedels

<p>In this episode, I’m joined by Scott Dedels, founder of Block Rewards and author of the Dao of Bitcoin, for a conversation that will challenge the way you think about money, time, and energy.</p> <p>––– Offers & Discounts –––</p> <p>Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at <a href="http://river.com/Matrix">river.com/Matrix</a></p> <p>Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at <a href="http://theya.us/cedric">theya.us/cedric</a></p> <p>The best Team Bitcoin merch is at <a href="http://hodlersofficial.com/">HodlersOfficial.com</a>. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order.</p> <p>Become a sponsor of the show: <a href="https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/">https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/</a></p> <p>––– Get To Know Today’s Guest–––</p> <p>Follow on X: <a href="https://x.com/LanternBitcoin">https://x.com/LanternBitcoin</a></p> <p>Buy The Dao of Bitcoin: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXPJ28GV">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXPJ28GV</a></p> <p>Scott’s company: <a href="https://blockrewards.ca">https://blockrewards.ca</a></p> <p>––– Socials –––</p> <p>Check out our new website at <a href="https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com">https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com</a></p> <p>Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: <a href="https://x.com/cedyoungelman">https://x.com/cedyoungelman</a></p> <p>Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: <a href="https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix">https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix</a></p> <p>––– Chapters –––</p> <p>00:00 - Intro</p> <p>01:15 – The Inspiration Behind The Dao of Bitcoin</p> <p>04:15 – Understanding Daoism</p> <p>06:17 – The Creature: What Is It and What Does It Represent?</p> <p>12:57 – Paradoxical Unity & Duality</p> <p>16:19 – The Meaning of Wu Wei:</p> <p>20:35 – Non-Intervention: The Art of Letting Things Flow</p> <p>25:15 – Bitcoin as a Force of Nature</p> <p>31:36 – Embracing Impermanence</p> <p>33:10 – Bitcoin, Time, and Energy</p> <p>48:30 – Bitcoin’s Gravity</p> <p>56:28 – Humility & Compassion: What Bitcoin and Dao Teach Us</p> <p>1:04:00 – Reversionism</p> <p>1:14:30 – Oneness & Harmony: The Ultimate Lesson of the Da</p> <p>1:17:17 – Returning to the Source</p> <p>1:21:37 – Scott’s Bitcoin Rabbit Hole Journey</p> <p>1:24:19 – How Daoism Transformed Scott’s Perspective</p> <p>1:28:20 – Final Reflections:</p> <p>Bringing It All TogetherI want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.</p> <p>Thank you for listening!</p>