In this episode, I chat with Scott Dedels, co-CEO of Block Reward, host of the Block Reward Podcast, and author of The Dao of Bitcoin: Towards a Cosmology of Energy Money. Together, we dive deep into the nature of time, monetary entropy, and Bitcoin’s role in reshaping our collective experience.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:05 - Welcoming Scott Back!

06:05 – Bitcoin Alive 2025: The Value of Time

11:20 – Time, Money & Energy: The Fiat Trap

17:05 – Interstellar, Halvings & Bitcoin as a Clock

22:35 – Perception of Time & Sending Bitcoin to the Future

28:05 – The Tyranny of the Clock & Mechanical Time

33:20 – Consciousness, Dopamine & Fiat Anxiety

37:35 – Arrival, 4D Time & Transcending Linear Perception

43:05 – Housing, Real Estate & Fiat Distortions

48:50 – Architecture as a Time Capsule

53:35 – Utopian vs. Dystopian Sci-Fi & Collective Imagination

59:05 – Entropy: Thermodynamics, Information & Fiat Disorder

01:05:05 – Triunity: Time, Energy, Value in Bitcoin

01:11:05 – Bitcoin: Durable Across Time & Space

01:18:05 – Subjective Time & Caves Without Clocks

01:23:05 – Time as a Wealth Multiplier

01:25:05 – Freeing the Mind from Fiat Stress

01:27:05 – The Hundred Monkeys & Synchronizing Consciousness

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In this episode, I chat with Stephan Livera, Bitcoin educator, host of the Stephan Livera Podcast, and advisor at Bold Bitcoin. We explore his journey of escaping the lockdowns in Australia to build a new life in Dubai, and how his libertarian values and understanding of Bitcoin economics shaped that decision.

Stephan also shares his thoughts on cycles, proof of reserves, the role of stablecoins, and the long-term outlook for hyperbitcoinization.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:09 - Escaping Australia and the Birth of a New Life in Dubai

06:34 - How Bitcoin and Libertarianism Shaped Stephan’s Exit

12:09 - Feeling Disconnected from Home and Becoming a Global Citizen

16:24 - The Allure of Dubai and Its Strategic Advantages

18:54 - Bitcoin Core vs. Knots, Ordinals, and Relay Filters

23:09 - Consensus vs. Policy and Mining Centralization Risks

28:09 - Core Development, Multiple Implementations, and GitHub Controversy

32:34 - Bitcoin Core Funding and Developer Incentives

35:54 - Bitcoin Treasury Companies and Fiat Arbitrage Opportunities

40:09 - Understanding Risk and the Premium to NAV Debate

45:29 - Global Perspectives: Trapped Capital, Arbitrage, and Institutional Flows

49:49 - The Future of Treasury Companies and Their Evolution

55:09 - Nation-State Adoption and Libertarian Reflections

58:24 - Market Cycles, Future Peaks, and Drawdowns

01:04:49 - Is It Too Late to Stack? Advice for Friends and Family

01:07:54 - Inflation, Recess from the Rulers, and the Tether Debate

01:11:03 - Seven Years of Bitcoin Podcasting: What Keeps Stephan Going

01:12:28 - Aha Moments, Power Laws, and the Path to Hyperbitcoinization

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In this episode, I chat with Mandrik, a legendary Bitcoin OG who’s been around since 2011. He shares deep honest reflections on proof of work, health and hardship.

We talk about what it was like working customer support during Mt. Gox, the emotional impact of long bear markets, and why kindness, consistency, and situational awareness matter.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:08 - Mandrik: Bitcoin OG & Baklava Boss

04:30 - Freedom, Cash Traps & the Baklava Origin Story

08:30 - Cooking Roots: Diners, Grandmas & Fat Kid Energy

12:30 - Keto in 2011, Divorce & the First Bite of Baklava in 13 Years

17:00 - Health Journey, Delayed Gratification & Bitcoin Parallels

21:00 - Captain Crunch, Crunchberries & Hedonic Burnout

25:30 - Tweets of Struggle: Pushing Through the Pain

30:00 - Scrubbing Toilets Over Fiat: Escaping a Dead-End Job

34:30 - Closed Loop Bitcoin Economy in New Hampshire

39:00 - Cooking at Porkfest, Meeting Bitcoiners Through Food

43:30 - Jump to Blockchain.info & Early Bitcoin Startup Chaos

48:00 - Startup Grind, Family Balance & 24/7 Bitcoin Life

52:30 - Meaningful Work vs. Mediocre Office Jobs

56:30 - 4 AM Mornings, Short Sleepers & Existential Impact

1:01:00 - Walking, Sunrises & Psychopath Hour Reflections

1:05:30 - The Power of Kindness, Random Compliments & Awareness

1:10:00 - Feeding the Homeless: Lessons from Dad’s Diner

1:14:30 - Situational Awareness & Travel Safety

1:19:00 - Bacon Weave Sandwiches & Caitlin Long’s Memory

1:23:30 - Feeding the Masses: Deep Fried Everything

1:28:00 - Mandrik’s Roots: Nicknames, Gaming & Identity

1:32:30 - Toilets & Baklava: Humble Bitcoin Beginnings

1:37:00 - Getting Paid in Bitcoin for “Low Status” Work

1:41:00 - Advice to the Young: Take the Risk While You Can

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