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Bitcoin for Millennials

Bitcoin for Millennials

By: Bram Kanstein
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Explore the inner workings of our flawed financial system with Bram Kanstein (https://x.com/@bramk) and his guests. Discover why Bitcoin stands out as the most groundbreaking technological discovery of our time—and why you need to understand and embrace it.Bram Kanstein
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  • How ALTBG Became Europe’s #1 Bitcoin Stock | Alexandre Laizet | BFM168
    Jul 7 2025

    Alexandre Laizet is the Deputy CEO and Director of Bitcoin Strategy at The Blockchain Group (ALTBG), Europe’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company. Under Alexandre's leadership, ALTBG has become the best-performing stock in France and Europe since launching its BTC treasury strategy in November 2024, delivering a +1000% BTC yield YTD and a 3000% share price increase.

    › https://x.com/AlexandreLaizet


    PARTNERS

    🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram

    🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com

    🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com


    PRODUCTS I ENDORSE

    › Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM

    › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED

    › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠

    › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk


    🕑 TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - The Genesis of a Bitcoin Journey

    02:52 - Understanding Financial Sovereignty

    05:45 - Transitioning to Bitcoin Treasury Management

    09:03 - The Nuances of Bitcoin in Traditional Finance

    11:48 - Regulatory Landscape for Bitcoin in Europe

    14:55 - The Future of Bitcoin Treasury Companies

    18:14 - Market Dynamics and Long-Term Perspectives

    34:25 - The Competitive Landscape of Bitcoin Treasury Companies

    38:08 - Unique Financial Structures and Strategies

    45:30 - Differentiating Bitcoin Treasury Companies

    52:00 - Long-Term Vision and Market Positioning

    56:57 - The Bullish Case for Bitcoin's Future


    ℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARY

    Bram Kanstein and Alexandre Laizet discuss Alexandre’s journey into the world of Bitcoin, emphasizing the importance of financial sovereignty and the evolution of his understanding of Bitcoin as a tool for freedom. He discusses his transition to becoming the deputy CEO of a The BlockChain Group, aBitcoin treasury company, highlighting the differences between traditional finance and Bitcoin finance. Laizet also addresses the regulatory landscape in Europe, the future of Bitcoin treasury companies, and the long-term vision for his company, ALTBG. He expresses optimism about Bitcoin's decentralization and its growing role in global finance, while also emphasizing the importance of faith and long-term thinking in achieving success. Alexandre also talks about what it it is like being mentored by Michael Saylor and how he sees the future of Bitcoin in Europe.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • How Much Bitcoin Do You Need to Retire by 2030? | Sminston With | BFM167
    Jul 3 2025

    Sminston With is an anonymous engineer with a PhD in Materials Science and Bitcoiner since 2021. He believes Bitcoin represents a quantum leap in money technology and has analyzed its long-term adoption patterns to create a retirement guide based on his calculations.

    › Smitty’s Bitcoin Retirement Guide: https://x.com/sminston_with/status/1917605539279954391


    PARTNERS

    🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram

    🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com

    🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com


    PRODUCTS I ENDORSE

    › Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM

    › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED

    › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠

    › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk


    🕑 TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Introduction: Why Retire with Bitcoin

    02:00 - Smitty’s Background and Engineering Approach

    05:45 - What Makes Bitcoin a Quantum Leap in Money

    08:55 - Why Millennials Should Retire with Bitcoin

    12:15 - Understanding the Power Law and Bitcoin’s Predictability

    16:20 - How the Bitcoin Retirement Guide Works

    20:35 - Inflation and the Real Cost of Retirement

    24:00 - Practical Example: $100K per Year Retirement Plan

    27:30 - How Much Bitcoin You Need to Retire Early

    31:20 - Why HODLing Through Volatility Matters

    34:50 - The Decay Channel Model: Bubble Tops and Accumulation

    38:40 - Diminishing Returns and the Window for Millennials

    42:05 - Taxes, Caveats, and Real-World Planning

    44:15 - Building Long-Term Conviction and Family Wealth

    47:20 - Final Thoughts: A Core Belief to Never Let Go


    ℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARY

    Bram Kanstein and Smitty break down the real math behind Bitcoin’s $1 million growth path — and how to build a realistic Bitcoin retirement plan. They unpack Bitcoin’s long-term adoption patterns, the power law behind its predictable growth, and why stacking sats is the best defense against fiat inflation. You’ll learn how much Bitcoin you actually need to retire on $50K, $100K, or even $1M per year in real purchasing power. This is the ultimate Bitcoin Retirement Guide for anyone who wants to stop thinking in dollars and start thinking in Bitcoin.

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    54 mins
  • Astrophysicist: “Here’s The Math for Bitcoin To Hit $1M” | Stephen Perrenod | BFM166
    Jun 30 2025
    Stephen Perrenod is an astrophysicist and technology consultant with over 30 years of experience in high performance computing. He’s the author of two books on cosmology and has been writing and speaking about Bitcoin for a decade.› https://twitter.com/moneyordebt› http://stephenperrenod.substack.comPARTNERS🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Stephen Perrenod and Bitcoin Journey03:02 - Understanding Bitcoin's Security and Network Effects05:49 - The Concept of Money 3.0 and Its Significance08:55 - Exploring Power Laws in Bitcoin's Growth11:36 - The Role of Cryptography and Mining in Bitcoin14:55 - The Dynamics of Bitcoin's Value and Market Behavior17:43 - The Influence of Events on Bitcoin's Power Law20:38 - The Future of Bitcoin and Its Adoption Potential39:11 - The Future of Bitcoin as a Financial Asset42:01 - Supply Dynamics and Market Behavior48:26 - Network Effects and Adoption Trajectories50:17 - Potential Market Cap Hurdles for Bitcoin53:26 - Volatility, Stability, and Institutional Adoption58:26 - Understanding Bitcoin's Market Efficiency01:01:37 - The Importance of Long-Term Perspectives01:08:02 - Path to Bitcoin's Future Valuation01:08:21 - Forecasting Bitcoin's Growth and Bubbles01:13:13 - Market Dynamics: Retail vs. Corporate Interest01:15:19 - The Network Effect and Adoption01:17:20 - Understanding the Kelly Criterion for Investment01:22:47 - Timeframes and Portfolio Allocation Strategies01:27:39 - Liquidity's Role in Bitcoin's Market01:35:00 - Bitcoin's Technological Evolution Compared to Other Innovationsℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Stephen Perrenod explore Bitcoin as 'Money 3.0', focusing on its mathematical foundations and energy-based value proposition. The discussion centers on power laws governing Bitcoin's exponential growth patterns and the network effects driving adoption.Key mathematical concepts include Bitcoin's supply constraints creating predictable scarcity dynamics, market efficiency through volatility patterns, and the Kelly Criterion for optimal investment sizing. Perrenod highlights how Bitcoin's growth follows similar power law distributions seen in other revolutionary technologies.The conversation examines Bitcoin's market cap trajectory toward $1 million per coin, analyzing liquidity triggers for market bubbles and institutional adoption mathematics. They emphasize Bitcoin's technological evolution mirrors other network-effect innovations, where value increases exponentially with user adoption rather than linearly.The mathematical thesis: Bitcoin's fixed supply algorithm combined with growing network adoption creates a deflationary asset with predictable long-term price appreciation, making the million-dollar target a mathematical probability rather than speculation.
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    1 hr and 42 mins

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