In this episode of the Bitcoin Journeys Podcast, I am joined by Mark Moss, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and prominent Bitcoin educator who turned personal financial catastrophe into a mission to empower others through sound money. After building and exiting multiple successful businesses, Mark was impacted by 2008 crash, sparking his deep dive into monetary history and the flaws of fiat currency. Now a leading voice in the Bitcoin space, Mark shares his journey from gold bug to Bitcoin maximalist, offering actionable insights for anyone seeking financial sovereignty.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Mark's background 03:58 - Personal Impact of the Financial Crash and Questioning the System06:19 - Discovering the Fiat problem and Becoming a Gold Bug08:50 - Signs of the 2008 Crash and Attempts to Mitigate Risks13:45 - Inflation Explained in Simple Terms21:12 - Why Sound Money Solves Fiat Issues26:32 - First Encounter with Bitcoin and Initial Reactions30:21 - Key Bitcoin Features that Changed Mark's Worldview33:12 - Early Doubts about Bitcoin's Success38:27 - Differentiating Bitcoin from Altcoins like Solana or XRP45:43 - Bitcoin's Future Price Potential54:24 - Words of Wisdom for New Bitcoiners56:22 - Where to find Mark Moss and His Latest ProjectsResources mentioned:Books by Harry Dent Jr. (e.g., "The Great Bubble Boom Ahead")Sovereign Man newsletter by Simon BlackMike Maloney and Peter Schiff's content on gold and economicsLudwig von Mises and Austrian School of Economics principlesFollow Mark Moss:YouTube: @1MarkMossX: @1MarkMossSatsuma (Bitcoin Treasury company)Follow Me:X: @stephan_zimmInstagram: @bitcoinadvisory