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This is the Bitcoin Infinity Show, a Bitcoin philosophy podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf! In each episode, we explore the infinite potential of Bitcoin from a philosophical perspective. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! Formerly the Freedom Footprint Show.
Episodes
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Join us on the Freedom Footprint Show as we explore the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin in the Global South with Ray Youssef. From his unique perspective as a first-generation immigrant and serial entrepreneur, Ray provides an in-depth analysis of Bitcoin's role in overcoming financial apartheid and empowering communities. This episode is a deep dive into the intricacies of Bitcoin's impact on global finance, highlighting the innovative strategies that can be employed to harness its full potential.
Key Points Discussed:
🔹 Ray Youssef's entrepreneurial spirit and Bitcoin discovery
🔹 Bitcoin as a solution to financial challenges in the Global South
🔹 The development and significance of CivKit in global marketplaces
🔹 Strategies for global financial inclusion and empowerment
What You Will Discover:
🔹 Personal anecdotes and experiences shaping Youssef's Bitcoin advocacy
🔹 Technical insights into peer-to-peer marketplaces and decentralized systems
🔹 Future prospects of Bitcoin in reshaping global financial dynamics
Connect with Ray:
https://twitter.com/raycivkit
https://civkit.github.io/
Connect with Us:
https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn
Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info:
AmberApp: https://amber.app/
Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/
Orange Pill App: https://www.theorangepillapp.com/
The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact
Geyser: https://geyser.fund/
Support the Show:
If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/
You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/
Your engagement helps us keep bringing you the content that empowers and educates on bitcoin and freedom. Let's head towards the orange glowing light together!
Chapters:
00:00 Introducing Ray Youssef
03:45 The Global South
12:14 How Bitcoin Helps the Global South
18:33 Phone-Based Payments
20:17 CivKit
28:11 Bitcoin Adoption
30:23 Financial Apartheid
37:35 Building Marketplaces with CivKit
45:24 More on CivKit and its Goals
50:52 Hawala and CivKit
54:50 CivKit and the Future
58:04 Making the World a Better Place
The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf.
In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint.
Join us as we head toward the orange glowing light together!
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Join this engaging episode of the Freedom Footprint Show, where Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi, shares his insights on the transformative power of Fedimint. Hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf, the discussion explores how Fedimint and Bitcoin are reshaping financial access for communities globally, highlighting the importance of federation technologies in the decentralized finance landscape.
Key Points Discussed:
🔹 Obi Nwosu's journey to become Fedi's CEO and the development of Fedimint
🔹 The significant role Fedimint can play in onboarding communities to Bitcoin
🔹 The implications and advancements of federations in Bitcoin
What You Will Discover:
🔹 Strategies for leveraging Fedimint in community development
🔹 The future trajectory of Bitcoin, Fedimint, and federation technologies
🔹 The increasing significance of decentralization in financial empowerment
Connect with Obi on Twitter:
Connect with Us:
https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn
Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info:
AmberApp: https://amber.app/
Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/
Orange Pill App: https://www.theorangepillapp.com/
The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact
Geyser: https://geyser.fund/
Support the Show:
If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/
You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/
Your engagement helps us keep bringing you the content that empowers and educates on bitcoin and freedom. Let's head towards the orange glowing light together!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introducing Obi Nwosu
00:07:30 - The Origins of Fedi and Fedimint
00:11:19 - The Design of Fedimint
00:19:29 - How Bitcoin Works on Fedi
00:25:37 - KYF - Know Your Friends and Family
00:32:30 - How Federations are Structured
00:40:15 - Bitcoin Scales Fedi Scales Bitcoin
00:43:21 - Resiliency of Fedi
00:48:50 - Achieving Perfection
00:52:58 - Fedi and E-Cash
00:58:09 - What Layer is Fedi?
01:03:18 - Fedi vs Fedimint
01:07:31 - What Countries are Fedi In?
01:10:49 - Obi's Prior Career Ventures
The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf.
In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint.
Join us as we head toward the orange glowing light together!
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
In this episode, we're joined by our friend Giacomo Zucco, this time in person from the Lugano Plan ₿ forum! In this episode, Giacomo shares his thoughts on the intricate layers of Bitcoin, its impact on personal liberty, and the future of financial privacy. We also discuss the unique aspects of Bitcoin's ecosystem, including the intriguing role of TetherGold and the balance between centralization and decentralization.
Key Points Discussed:
🔹 Bitcoin's philosophical foundations and their practical implications.
🔹 The evolution of trust in the Bitcoin community.
🔹 The balance between efficiency and decentralization in Bitcoin.
What You Will Discover:
🔹 The transformative power of Bitcoin in shaping a new financial paradigm.
🔹 Giacomo's perspective on the future of Bitcoin and its community.
🔹 How Bitcoin challenges and redefines traditional financial structures.
Connect with Giacomo:
https://twitter.com/giacomozucco
Connect with Us:
https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn
Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info:
AmberApp: https://amber.app/
Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/
Orange Pill App: https://www.theorangepillapp.com/
The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact
Geyser: https://geyser.fund/
Support the Show:
If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/
You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/
Your engagement helps us keep bringing you the content that empowers and educates on bitcoin and freedom. Let's head towards the orange glowing light together!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Tether
00:06:58 - Risks of Fractional Reserve
00:11:54 - Bitcoin Layers
00:19:00 - You Are Your Bitcoins
00:28:45 - Lugano Plan B
00:33:47 - Centralization and Decentralization
The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf.
In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint.
Join us as we head toward the orange glowing light together!
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
In this episode we turn up our energy and our bullishness with Luke Mikic: digital nomad and bitcoin content creator across many platforms including CoinBeast.
In this super fun conversation we get to know Luke and what makes him so bullish. We explore Bitcoin as a monetary technology and it’s adoption curve, business in a hyperbitcoinized world and the necessity of monetary velocity. We get some insights on producing Bitcoin content online and we debate how slow or quick adoption should be.
Connect with Luke on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeMikic21
Check out CoinBeast: https://www.coinbeast.com/
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:50 - Welcoming Luke Mikic
00:05:31 - Why Luke is the Most Bullish Luke
00:07:26 - Bitcoin Altruism and Optimism
00:13:54 - Bitcoin Economics
00:31:17 - Bitcoin Education and Outreach
00:38:52 - Bitcoin and Honesty
01:02:34 - Number Go Up
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by AmberApp, the #1 Sat Stacking and Spending app on Earth! Their global launch is just around the corner, and they have loads of great features coming up, so stay tuned for those! The reason we've partnered with AmberApp is because of the great people - check out our episode with their CEO, Izzy, and you'll see why! https://youtu.be/nCSMzdp4_Co
Also check out their website to see all the great things at AmberApp: https://amber.app/
The show is sponsored by Wasabi Wallet, the privacy-focused desktop wallet with Tor and coinjoin built in. The coins you send to the wallet are coinjoined through Tor, so when you take the coins out they are private. Visit https://wasabiwallet.io/ and download Wasabi Wallet!
The show is sponsored by Orange Pill App, the social network for bitcoiners aiming to increase hyperbitcoinization in your local area. Download the Orange Pill App today! See https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ for details and connect with them on Twitter https://twitter.com/orangepillapp
The show is sponsored by The Bitcoin Way, specialists in cutting through the technical jargon of Bitcoin, so you can confidently navigate this complex world. They cover everything from Cold Wallets to Nodes, No-KYC Bitcoin Purchases, Inheritance Planning, BTC Payments, and more. If you're looking to expand your freedom footprint, securely managing your Bitcoin in self-custody—the right way, then booking a free 30-minute call with them is the next step to take: https://thebitcoinway.com/contact/
The show is sponsored by Geyser, the portal to the new creator economy on Bitcoin. On Geyser, creators can monetize their creations through their communities in a social and engaging way, and supporters can send sats to their favorite projects. Geyser has also recently integrated with Zaps and Podcasting 2.0, so every Zap sent to a Geyser address shows up on the Geyser page. We have a Geyser fund ourselves, it's the best way to support our show directly with Bitcoin. Check out their website for more info: https://geyser.fund/
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
In this episode we are joined by Henrik Skogstrøm, founder of Torq (formerly LN Capital), to talk about the Lightning network! We learn a lot about how Lightning works, the things Lightning companies need to do to keep the experience seamless for users, and how Torq can help with that.
Connect with Henrik on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohskogstrom
Follow Torq on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TorqLN
Torq's Website: https://torq.co/
Chapters:
00:01:33 - Introduction to Henrik Skogstrøm
00:03:55 - The Lightning Network
00:07:31 - The Philosophical Case for Lightning
00:17:01 - Lightning As a Scaling Solution
00:21:12 - Henrik's Orange Pill Journey
00:29:17 - Bitcoin Situation in Norway
00:37:26 - Lightning for Cross-Border Payments
00:45:13 - Merchant Adoption
00:51:12 - Developing on Bitcoin
00:55:16 - Wrapping Up
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by AmberApp, the #1 Sat Stacking and Spending app on Earth! Their global launch is just around the corner, and they have loads of great features coming up, so stay tuned for those! The reason we've partnered with AmberApp is because of the great people - check out our episode with their CEO, Izzy, and you'll see why! https://youtu.be/nCSMzdp4_Co
Also check out their website to see all the great things at AmberApp: https://amber.app/
The show is sponsored by Wasabi Wallet, the privacy-focused desktop wallet with Tor and coinjoin built in. The coins you send to the wallet are coinjoined through Tor, so when you take the coins out they are private. Visit https://wasabiwallet.io/ and download Wasabi Wallet!
The show is sponsored by Orange Pill App, the social network for bitcoiners aiming to increase hyperbitcoinization in your local area. Download the Orange Pill App today! See https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ for details and connect with them on Twitter https://twitter.com/orangepillapp
The show is sponsored by The Bitcoin Way, specialists in cutting through the technical jargon of Bitcoin, so you can confidently navigate this complex world. They cover everything from Cold Wallets to Nodes, No-KYC Bitcoin Purchases, Inheritance Planning, BTC Payments, and more. If you're looking to expand your freedom footprint, securely managing your Bitcoin in self-custody—the right way, then booking a free 30-minute call with them is the next step to take: https://thebitcoinway.com/contact/
The show is sponsored by Geyser, the portal to the new creator economy on Bitcoin. On Geyser, creators can monetize their creations through their communities in a social and engaging way, and supporters can send sats to their favorite projects. Geyser has also recently integrated with Zaps and Podcasting 2.0, so every Zap sent to a Geyser address shows up on the Geyser page. We have a Geyser fund ourselves, it's the best way to support our show directly with Bitcoin. Check out their website for more info: https://geyser.fund/
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
In this episode we talk a lot about technology, starting with internet protocols, privacy, self-custody, cloud computing, then moving on to learning about Liquid and what makes this solution unique and trustworthy. Our discussion then takes a philosophical turn as we touch on topics such as the bitcoin ethos, self-sovereignty, and the subjectivity of hyperbitcoinization.
Connect with Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/knifefight
Connect with Blockstream on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Blockstream
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:06 - Introduction to Tyler Odean
00:03:10 - Google Chrome Development
00:09:33 - Cloud in the Future
00:18:46 - Platforms, Protocols, and Bitcoin
00:28:07 - TLDR on Liquid
00:39:33 - How Liquid Works (Technically)
00:45:52 - Blockstream and Bitcoin
00:51:50 - How did Tyler Find Bitcoin
00:56:09 - Bringing the Lessons of Fiat into Bitcoin
01:06:23 - Sovereignty vs Convenience
01:07:34 - Hyperbitcoinization
01:18:21 - Bitcoin Allocations
01:29:29 - Wrapping Up
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by AmberApp, the #1 Sat Stacking and Spending app on Earth! Their global launch is just around the corner, and they have loads of great features coming up, so stay tuned for those! The reason we've partnered with AmberApp is because of the great people - check out our episode with their CEO, Izzy, and you'll see why! https://youtu.be/nCSMzdp4_Co
Also check out their website to see all the great things at AmberApp: https://amber.app/
The show is sponsored by Wasabi Wallet, the privacy-focused desktop wallet with Tor and coinjoin built in. The coins you send to the wallet are coinjoined through Tor, so when you take the coins out they are private. Visit https://wasabiwallet.io/ and download Wasabi Wallet!
The show is sponsored by Orange Pill App, the social network for bitcoiners aiming to increase hyperbitcoinization in your local area. Download the Orange Pill App today! See https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ for details and connect with them on Twitter https://twitter.com/orangepillapp
The show is sponsored by The Bitcoin Way, specialists in cutting through the technical jargon of Bitcoin, so you can confidently navigate this complex world. They cover everything from Cold Wallets to Nodes, No-KYC Bitcoin Purchases, Inheritance Planning, BTC Payments, and more. If you're looking to expand your freedom footprint, securely managing your Bitcoin in self-custody—the right way, then booking a free 30-minute call with them is the next step to take: https://thebitcoinway.com/contact/
The show is sponsored by Geyser, the portal to the new creator economy on Bitcoin. On Geyser, creators can monetize their creations through their communities in a social and engaging way, and supporters can send sats to their favorite projects. Geyser has also recently integrated with Zaps and Podcasting 2.0, so every Zap sent to a Geyser address shows up on the Geyser page. We have a Geyser fund ourselves, it's the best way to support our show directly with Bitcoin. Check out their website for more info: https://geyser.fund/
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
In this episode we are joined by Tony Yazbeck: Bitcoin educator and co-founder of “The Bitcoin Way”.
In this episode Tony walks us through his personal Orange Pilling story and the effects that Lebanon’s financial crisis had on his journey. We discuss bitcoin adoption, violence and the importance of self-sovereignty. Finally, we learn more about “The Bitcoin Way”, their values and mission and how Tony’s 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, encryption and privacy play a cardinal role in the company.
Connect with Tony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/V4BTC
Connect with The Bitcoin Way on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thebitcoinway_
Visit The Bitcoin Way website: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:49 - Introduction to Tony Yazbeck
00:09:29 - Bitcoin's Role in Lebanon's Financial Crisis
00:22:19 - The Bitcoin Way
00:34:21 - Incentivizing Bitcoin Companies
00:48:25 - Book and Content Recommendations
00:58:07 - How The Bitcoin Way Works
01:01:27 - Wrapping Up
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by AmberApp, the #1 Sat Stacking and Spending app on Earth! Their global launch is just around the corner, and they have loads of great features coming up, so stay tuned for those! The reason we've partnered with AmberApp is because of the great people - check out our episode with their CEO, Izzy, and you'll see why! https://youtu.be/nCSMzdp4_Co
Also check out their website to see all the great things at AmberApp: https://amber.app/
The show is sponsored by Wasabi Wallet, the privacy-focused desktop wallet with Tor and coinjoin built in. The coins you send to the wallet are coinjoined through Tor, so when you take the coins out they are private. Visit https://wasabiwallet.io/ and download Wasabi Wallet!
The show is sponsored by Orange Pill App, the social network for bitcoiners aiming to increase hyperbitcoinization in your local area. Download the Orange Pill App today! See https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ for details and connect with them on Twitter https://twitter.com/orangepillapp
The show is sponsored by The Bitcoin Way, specialists in cutting through the technical jargon of Bitcoin, so you can confidently navigate this complex world. They cover everything from Cold Wallets to Nodes, No-KYC Bitcoin Purchases, Inheritance Planning, BTC Payments, and more. If you're looking to expand your freedom footprint, securely managing your Bitcoin in self-custody—the right way, then booking a free 30-minute call with them is the next step to take: https://thebitcoinway.com/contact/
The show is sponsored by Geyser, the portal to the new creator economy on Bitcoin. On Geyser, creators can monetize their creations through their communities in a social and engaging way, and supporters can send sats to their favorite projects. Geyser has also recently integrated with Zaps and Podcasting 2.0, so every Zap sent to a Geyser address shows up on the Geyser page. We have a Geyser fund ourselves, it's the best way to support our show directly with Bitcoin. Check out their website for more info: https://geyser.fund/
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
In this episode we are joined by Jimmy Song: developer, educator, and author of 4 Bitcoin books including his newest title “Fiat Ruins Everything”.
Jimmy walks us through his reflections on the bitcoin adoption he has witnessed in his travels and the growth of bitcoin communities around the world. We learn more about his book “Fiat Ruins Everything”. We question the nature of AI, agency, and propaganda.
And then we dive deep into religion, with a debate on atheism, morality, Christianity, and the effects of fiat money on these views.
Connect with Jimmy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmysong
Check out Fiat Ruins Everything: https://fiatruinseverything.com/
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:00 - Welcoming Jimmy Song
00:05:04 - Bitcoin Adoption Around the World
00:10:09 - Fiat Ruins Everything
00:13:26 - Jimmy's Writing Process
00:20:08 - AI In Writing
00:25:13 - The Nature of AI
00:32:03 - Fiat Money and NPCs
00:37:09 - Fiat Makes Everything Political
00:48:56 - Virtue Signaling and Money Printing
00:55:32 - Fiat is Atheist Money (According to Jimmy)
01:06:29 - Value in Finiteness
01:14:53 - Value of Individuals
01:21:58 - Meaning vs Traditional Morality
01:27:01 - Belief in God vs Organized Religion
01:29:00 - Appeals to Authority
01:37:01 - 7 Tenets
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by AmberApp, the #1 Sat Stacking and Spending app on Earth! Their global launch is just around the corner, and they have loads of great features coming up, so stay tuned for those! The reason we've partnered with AmberApp is because of the great people - check out our episode with their CEO, Izzy, and you'll see why! https://youtu.be/nCSMzdp4_Co
Also check out their website to see all the great things at AmberApp: https://amber.app/
The show is sponsored by Wasabi Wallet, the privacy-focused desktop wallet with Tor and coinjoin built in. The coins you send to the wallet are coinjoined through Tor, so when you take the coins out they are private. Visit https://wasabiwallet.io/ and download Wasabi Wallet!
The show is sponsored by Orange Pill App, the social network for bitcoiners aiming to increase hyperbitcoinization in your local area. Download the Orange Pill App today! See https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ for details and connect with them on Twitter https://twitter.com/orangepillapp
The show is sponsored by The Bitcoin Way, specialists in cutting through the technical jargon of Bitcoin, so you can confidently navigate this complex world. They cover everything from Cold Wallets to Nodes, No-KYC Bitcoin Purchases, Inheritance Planning, BTC Payments, and more. If you're looking to expand your freedom footprint, securely managing your Bitcoin in self-custody—the right way, then booking a free 30-minute call with them is the next step to take: https://thebitcoinway.com/contact/
The show is sponsored by Geyser, the portal to the new creator economy on Bitcoin. On Geyser, creators can monetize their creations through their communities in a social and engaging way, and supporters can send sats to their favorite projects. Geyser has also recently integrated with Zaps and Podcasting 2.0, so every Zap sent to a Geyser address shows up on the Geyser page. We have a Geyser fund ourselves, it's the best way to support our show directly with Bitcoin. Check out their website for more info: https://geyser.fund/
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn