Nation-States, Strategic Reserves, and Community Building with Wesley Schlemmer

<p>Car talks with Wesley of the Bitcoin Bay Foundation. They discuss the latest bull run, navigating Bitcoin's geopolitical landscape, and the unfolding adoption of Bitcoin by nation-states. Wesley shares his insights on the importance of building a resilient Bitcoin community, the success of the Bitcoin Bay Foundation, and the organization's vision for the future, including an upcoming Bitcoin Pirate Parade Float. Get ready for a deep dive into Bitcoin education, building local economies, and navigating crypto regulation in the United States.</p> <p><strong>Key Insights Discussed</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Wesley's thoughts on the recent bull run and hitting $92k Bitcoin.</li> <li>Bitcoin's increasing integration into policy and governance in the U.S.</li> <li>The push for a national Bitcoin reserve and what it could mean for the future.</li> <li>Insights into the Bitcoin Bay Foundation, community building in Tampa, and upcoming events like the Gasparilla Bitcoin Pirate Float.</li> <li>The importance of Bitcoin education for younger generations and how Bitcoin Bay is integrating into schools.</li> <li>Wesley’s perspective on combining faith and Bitcoin, and the impact it has had on community-building.</li> <li>The challenges and triumphs of building a Bitcoin community from scratch, and the importance of having a supportive network.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Listen Now</strong>: Get inspired by how a grassroots community can grow into a powerful force for Bitcoin adoption and education! Wesley shares stories of persistence, vision, and faith that continue to shape Bitcoin Bay as a cornerstone for Bitcoiners in Florida. </p> <p><strong>Tracklist</strong>:</p> <ul> <li><em>bitcoin</em></li> <li><em>bull run</em></li> <li><em>liquidity</em></li> <li><em>policy</em></li> <li><em>legislation</em></li> <li><em>senate</em></li> <li><em>reserve</em></li> <li><em>strategic reserve</em></li> <li><em>mining</em></li> <li><em>hash rate</em></li> <li><em>national security</em></li> <li><em>community</em></li> <li><em>foundation</em></li> <li><em>education</em></li> <li><em>bitcoin schools</em></li> <li><em>Florida</em></li> <li><em>gasparilla</em></li> <li><em>pirate float</em></li> <li><em>faith</em></li> <li><em>strategic reserve asset</em></li> <li><em>network</em></li> <li>elon</li> <li><em>PAC</em></li> <li><em>fundraiser</em></li> </ul> <p><strong>Call to Action</strong>: Follow the Bitcoin Bay Foundation on Twitter <a href="https://x.com/bitcoinbaytpa">@bitcoinbaytpa</a>, visit their website at <a href="https://www.bitcoinbay.foundation/">Bitcoin Bay Foundation</a>, and get involved in their upcoming events, including the historic <a href="https://gasparilla.bitcoinbay.foundation/">Gasparilla Bitcoin Pirate Parade Float</a> happening on January 25th!</p> <p><strong>Follow the conversation for the ep on</strong> <a href="https://stacker.news/items/777919"><strong>Stacker News</strong></a> </p> <p><strong>Zap Bitcoin Bay Foundation on</strong> <a href="https://primal.net/p/npub1tampasjf5z0rllvrh8nlqckrjtzzj9590uljzeuu6ymsr8hq9pjsrw0ynt"><strong>Nostr</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Bitcoin Bay Foundation on</strong> <a href="https://x.com/bitcoinbaytpa"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Learn more about the</strong> <a href="https://www.bitcoinbay.foundation/"><strong>Bitcoin Bay Foundation</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Car on</strong> <a href="https://primal.net/profile/npub1f4www6qjx43mckpkjld4apyyr76j3aahprvkduh9gc5xec78ypmsmakqh9"><strong>Nostr</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Car on</strong> <a href="https://stacker.news/ThrillerX_"><strong>SN</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Learn more about</strong> <a href="https://pleblab.dev/"><strong>PlebLab</strong></a> </p> <p><strong>Thriller links:</strong></p> <p><strong>Zap Thriller on</strong> <a href="https://fountain.fm/show/6Na2tAjoNr9lZxpPAH25"><strong>Fountain</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to</strong> <a href="https://www.thrillerbitcoin.com/"><strong>Thriller<…</strong></a></p>