The Bitcoin Collective

Jordan Walker
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Welcome to The Bitcoin Collective podcast with Jordan Walker. Are you sick of finance bros and techie nerds saying to learn Bitcoin but then leaving you high and dry? Don’t worry, I’ve got you. On this podcast, you’ll hear real, honest and relatable stories, news and guests from the Bitcoin space. Nothing techie and geared towards helping you understand and keep up with Bitcoin.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Why Treasury Companies Need Lightning | Dave Lund #216

    Most Bitcoin treasury companies are sitting on their Bitcoin and paying custody fees. But there's a way to make that Bitcoin work, earning native yield on the Lightning Network, without giving up your keys or taking on counterparty risk.Dave Lund, co-founder of FlowRate, joins Jordan Walker to break down one of the most underexplored business models in Bitcoin right now, and why treasury companies may be the key to unlocking the Lightning Network's next phase of growth.Available now on YouTube and all podcast platforms.🇬🇧 Join the UK Bitcoin Business Network: https://bitcoincollective.co/bbn/CONTACT JORDAN:X: https://x.com/JayW132LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/Email: hello@bitcoincollective.coCONTACT DAVE:X: https://x.com/davelund_Flowrate: https://www.flowrate.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up00:31 Welcome and why Lightning matters01:13 Dave’s background and why he built Flowrate03:12 Swedish Bitcoin Association and Lightning growth04:37 Bitcoin as asset vs money and why payments matter08:51 Utility argument and why Lightning unlocks adoption10:53 What Flowrate is and the Lightning “ISP” analogy19:29 How Flowrate works with treasury companies27:11 Liquidity leasing explained for businesses34:00 The inbound liquidity problem and why it blocks adoption42:30 Security trade-offs and how to deploy safely54:02 ARK and what comes after Lightning55:30 Closing thoughts and follow-up planREAD OUR NEWSLETTER:https://newsletter.bitcoincollective.co/LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06sBiOznJDxuhafDmkE9VK?si=3f0a8bb8abd64eecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bitcoin-collective/id1561573613Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/AYHiNhTTv0HOgGEjRjWNYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoincollective?sub_confirmation=1All content provided by The Bitcoin Collective and guests in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, trading, or investment advice.⸻EDITED BY JAMES PEARCELinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.#Bitcoin #Flowrate #lightningnetwork The Lightning Network Business Model Nobody Is Talking AboutThe Bitcoin Yield Strategy Most Treasury Companies Haven't Tried YetHow to Earn Yield on Bitcoin Without Giving Up Your Keys

    58 min

  2. 11 MAR

    Inside Strategy: How the World's Biggest Bitcoin Company Actually Works | Chaitanya Jain #215

    CJ, part of the Bitcoin team at Strategy, joins Jordan to explain what’s really happening behind the company’s new preferred equities — and why Stretch is becoming a headline product. 🇬🇧 Join the UK Bitcoin Business Network: https://bitcoincollective.co/bbn/ CONTACT JORDAN: X: https://x.com/JayW132 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/ Email: hello@bitcoincollective.co CONTACT CJ: X: https://x.com/CJ_Bitcoin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jainchaitanya CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:51 CJ’s role on Strategy’s Bitcoin team 02:12 What CJ does day to day 05:25 Behind Saylor’s messaging and Strategy’s content 08:34 What CJ has learned working closely with Saylor 11:22 Why Strategy uses AI so aggressively 14:21 How the Bitcoin and software sides fit together 17:07 Strategy’s model explained (Jesse Meyers graphic) 24:27 What Stretch is and why it exists 27:27 How Stretch helps Strategy buy more Bitcoin 31:07 How the dividend rate gets set and adjusted 34:43 Stretch vs stablecoin yield 38:44 Why Stretch could be Strategy’s “iPhone moment” 41:41 Who can copy this model and why size matters 44:46 Building products on top of Stretch outside the US 46:28 A UK bank product backed by Stretch 47:48 Why it’s attractive for businesses holding cash 50:07 Why “Bitcoin for corporations” may now be Stretch 52:53 Where to learn more and what’s coming next READ OUR NEWSLETTER: https://newsletter.bitcoincollective.co/ LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06sBiOznJDxuhafDmkE9VK?si=3f0a8bb8abd64eec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bitcoin-collective/id1561573613 Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/AYHiNhTTv0HOgGEjRjWN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoincollective?sub_confirmation=1 All content provided by The Bitcoin Collective and guests in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, trading, or investment advice. ⸻ EDITED BY JAMES PEARCE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/ Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.

    56 min

  3. 5 MAR

    What AI Means for Bitcoin and Business | Jeff Booth #214

    Jeff Booth, entrepreneur and author of The Price of Tomorrow, joins Jordan to discuss what AI and Bitcoin mean for business owners trying to stay resilient through rapid change. They explore why AI is still in its earliest stages, how exponential technology is already collapsing costs and changing execution, and why businesses that fail to adapt may struggle to survive. Jeff also explains why Bitcoin matters as a long-term foundation for preserving value, how he would integrate it into a non-Bitcoin business today, and why curiosity and agency matter more than fear in the years ahead. 🇬🇧 Join the UK Bitcoin Business Network: https://bitcoincollective.co/bbn/ CONTACT JORDAN: X: https://x.com/JayW132 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/ Email: hello@bitcoincollective.co CONTACT JEFF: X: https://x.com/JeffBooth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-booth-8a1b1a1/ Book: https://www.thepriceoftomorrow.com/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Why Jeff’s book matters now 02:17 Are we seeing The Price of Tomorrow play out 06:17 AI is the worst it will ever be 09:14 How AI collapses time from vision to execution 10:55 Shiny objects vs real AI leverage in business 13:31 AI agents, energy, and what happens next 15:47 Why Bitcoin matters in an AI-driven world 18:28 How Jeff would integrate Bitcoin into a business 24:14 Why entrepreneurs are best placed to adapt 27:39 What a deflationary world means for business 32:27 Manipulated money, truth, and distorted incentives 40:00 Bitcoin and AI are different but converging 46:07 What Jeff says to people worried about AI jobs 48:35 Bitcoiners missing the signal in the noise 50:02 Jeff’s advice for the next five years 51:23 Stay curious and take agency READ OUR NEWSLETTER: https://newsletter.bitcoincollective.co/ LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06sBiOznJDxuhafDmkE9VK?si=3f0a8bb8abd64eec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bitcoin-collective/id1561573613 Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/AYHiNhTTv0HOgGEjRjWN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoincollective?sub_confirmation=1 All content provided by The Bitcoin Collective and guests in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, trading, or investment advice. EDITED BY JAMES PEARCE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/ Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #Bitcoin #JeffBooth #BTC

    1 hr

  4. 26 FEB

    Is the Monetary System Starting to Crack Up? | Sam Roberts #213

    Sam Roberts, Bitcoin treasury adviser at Cartwright, joins Jordan to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes of workplace pensions, and why more institutions are starting to think seriously about resilience. 🇬🇧 Join the UK Bitcoin Business Network: https://bitcoincollective.co/bbn/ CONTACT JORDAN: X: https://x.com/JayW132 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/ Email: hello@bitcoincollective.co CONTACT SAM: Cartwright: https://corporatetreasury.cartwright.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-roberts-8b161322/ CHAPTERS: 00:23 Sam Returns After the UK Pension Breakthrough 02:38 Where Workplace Pension Money Really Goes 08:13 If You Could Redesign Pensions One Change 11:11 Does AI Push People Toward Hard Money 17:51 Why Deflation Sounds Crazy At First 21:04 Are Institutions Thinking Differently About Risk 26:08 What Crack Up Boom Means 30:55 Why Most Businesses Still Aren’t Prepared 33:59 Why Small Bitcoin Allocations Matter 37:57 Sam’s Role as Non Exec Chairman at XCE 43:42 Why Businesses Will Need Chief Bitcoin Officers 49:05 Beyond Treasury Payments Payroll Suppliers 55:55 Simple Steps to Build Resilience Now 59:50 Adoption The Chasm And Solving Real Problems 01:01:36 Closing Thoughts READ OUR NEWSLETTER: https://newsletter.bitcoincollective.co/ LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06sBiOznJDxuhafDmkE9VK?si=3f0a8bb8abd64eec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bitcoin-collective/id1561573613 Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/AYHiNhTTv0HOgGEjRjWN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoincollective?sub_confirmation=1 All content provided by The Bitcoin Collective and guests in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, trading, or investment advice. ⸻ EDITED BY JAMES PEARCE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/ Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.

    52 min

  5. 18 FEB

    Why a Multi-Generational Business Turned to Bitcoin | Ben Berry #212

    Ben Berry, Managing Director at English Lakes Hotels and Low Bay Resort and Spa, joins Jordan to discuss what it really takes to integrate Bitcoin into a UK hospitality business. They cover how you build a true resort experience in the Lake District, where AI tools like ChatGPT are already improving marketing and operations, and why hospitality still relies on people even as automation accelerates. Ben also shares his Bitcoin journey, why he sees “Bitcoin and everything else” as two separate baskets, and how he’s driving adoption through payments, holding BTC, and building a circular economy with suppliers. 🇬🇧 English Lakes is a member of the Bitcoin Business Network, find out more: https://bitcoincollective.co/bbn/ CONTACT JORDAN: X: https://x.com/JayW132 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/ Email: hello@bitcoincollective.co CONTACT BEN: X: https://x.com/BenBrry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-berry-170b2258/ English Lakes: https://englishlakes.co.uk/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to Low Bay 01:49 Family Legacy Since 1952 04:39 Why Bitcoin Fits a Family Business 06:46 Building the Resort and Spa 08:26 Bitcoin Business Network 09:47 Inside the Resort 11:13 Hotel to Resort 13:51 Taking Over as MD 18:39 Kids, Legacy and AI 25:05 How They Use AI 36:12 Pivot to Bitcoin 37:41 First Bitcoin Rabbit Hole 38:48 Altcoins and Early Mining 39:33 Coinbase Doubts and Ripple 41:53 Back in 2017 44:02 Leverage and Low Time Preference 45:12 Bitcoin and Politics 48:18 Elected by 7 Votes 54:31 The Dark Side of Politics 01:01:38 From Council to Company 01:04:40 Integrating Bitcoin Payments 01:09:27 Training the Team 01:11:12 Final Thoughts and Invitation READ OUR NEWSLETTER: https://newsletter.bitcoincollective.co/ LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06sBiOznJDxuhafDmkE9VK?si=3f0a8bb8abd64eec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bitcoin-collective/id1561573613 Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/AYHiNhTTv0HOgGEjRjWN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoincollective?sub_confirmation=1 All content provided by The Bitcoin Collective and guests in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, trading, or investment advice. EDITED BY JAMES PEARCE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/ Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Why This Resort Accepts Bitcoin Payments #Bitcoin #BenBerry #BTC

    1h 14m

  6. 31/12/2025

    Why Bitcoin Is Starting To Feel Inevitable | Jez, Joe & Scott #211

    Joe, Scott and Jez join Jordan to reflect on what changed in the UK Bitcoin landscape over 2025, and what that signals for 2026. They discuss how conversations are shifting from price talk to the deeper issues of living standards, broken incentives, and why more people now sense that something in the system is failing.They explore the “debasement trade”, the renewed attention on gold and silver, and why Bitcoin increasingly stands out as a practical way for individuals and businesses to protect long-term effort and savings. The episode also looks at how Bitcoin education is evolving, why calm explanations matter more than hype, and why business adoption could become the key driver of UK normalisation.CONTACT JORDAN:X: https://x.com/JayW132LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/Email: hello@bitcoincollective.coCONTACT JOE:X: https://x.com/SatmoJoeLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joe-bryan-763946a/CONTACT SCOTT:X: https://x.com/btconlyscottLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/scott-p-ellam-5a097449CONTACT JEZ:X: https://x.com/Jcastweet00:00 Understanding Bitcoin's Potential01:03 Holiday Reflections and Year-End Wrap-Up03:17 Business Success and Bitcoin Adoption06:58 Shifting Perceptions on Bitcoin11:30 Economic Realities and Bitcoin's Role28:58 Peter McCormack's Breaking Point29:26 The Importance of Bitcoin Education30:30 Struggles of Modern Families31:19 Bitcoin's Marketing Problem32:48 Generational Wealth and Housing34:15 Bitcoin as a Beacon of Hope34:46 Conversations with Family about Bitcoin42:02 The Decline of Excellence in the UK47:33 Bitcoin's Role in Business and Society52:22 Looking Forward to 2026 and Beyond01:01:50 Closing Thoughts and Holiday WishesREAD OUR NEWSLETTER:https://newsletter.bitcoincollective.co/LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06sBiOznJDxuhafDmkE9VK?si=3f0a8bb8abd64eecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bitcoin-collective/id1561573613Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/AYHiNhTTv0HOgGEjRjWNYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoincollective?sub_confirmation=1All content provided by The Bitcoin Collective and guests in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not meant to represent financial, trade or investment advice.Why Bitcoin Is Starting to Feel Inevitable⸻EDITED BY JAMES PEARCELinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.#Bitcoin #BitcoinUK #SoundMoney

    1h 3m

  7. 09/12/2025

    Bitcoin to $1M and the Coming Currency Reset | Lawrence Lepard #210

    Larry Lepard, investor and author of The Big Print, joins Jordan to examine why gold is signalling monetary debasement and what that means for Bitcoin. He explains why gold often moves first, why Bitcoin typically follows, and why simple, clear education still matters. The Big Print: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Print-Happened-America-Sound/dp/B0DVTCVX8J Recorded 10th November 2025 CONTACT JORDAN: X: https://x.com/JayW132 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/ Email: hello@bitcoincollective.co CONTACT LARRY: X: https://x.com/LawrenceLepard Website: https://ema2.com 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - Welcome Back, Larry! 01:09 - The Journey of the Book 02:20 - Bitcoin’s Reach and Future 03:43 - Comparing Influential Books 07:12 - The Role of Audio Books 08:44 - Gold’s Significance in Today’s Economy 13:23 - Monetary Debasement and Its Implications 23:55 - The Federal Reserve’s Role and Future 38:32 - Political Reforms and Global Peace Initiatives 39:42 - Currency Reset and Sound Money 40:19 - The Role of Bitcoin in the Future Economy 44:21 - Decentralisation and Media Transformation 51:49 - Bitcoin’s Market Dynamics and Predictions 58:41 - The Power Law and Bitcoin’s Future 01:00:38 - Challenges and Optimism for Bitcoin Adoption 01:10:09 - Spreading the Word and Educating Others 01:11:04 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts READ OUR NEWSLETTER: https://newsletter.bitcoincollective.co/ LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06sBiOznJDxuhafDmkE9VK?si=3f0a8bb8abd64eec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bitcoin-collective/id1561573613 Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/AYHiNhTTv0HOgGEjRjWN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoincollective?sub_confirmation=1 All content provided by The Bitcoin Collective and guests in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not meant to represent financial, trade or investment advice. ⸻ EDITED BY JAMES PEARCE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/ Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.

    1h 14m

  8. 02/12/2025

    The Treasury of Michael Saylor | Anil Patel #209

    Anil Patel, Bitcoin educator, author of The Bitcoin Handbook and The Treasury of Michael Saylor, joins to discuss how clear visuals, mental models and “building in public” accelerate Bitcoin understanding and adoption. He shares lessons from early e-commerce and PayPal, why permissionless networks matter, and how to break into Bitcoin by documenting your learning. 📚The Treasury of Michael Saylor: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Treasury-Michael-Saylor-Corporations-Countries/dp/B0FQV38WDF Recorded on 28th October, 2025. CONTACT JORDAN: 💬 X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JayW132⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/ 📬 Email:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ hello@bitcoincollective.co CONTACT ANIL: 💬 X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/anilsaidso Website: https://thebitcoinhandbook.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Coming Up 01:00 - Introduction to Anil Patel and His Journey 03:32 - The Evolution of Understanding Bitcoin 06:21 - The Role of Education in Bitcoin 08:41 - Key Concepts in Bitcoin and Economics 11:12 - The Bitcoin Handbook and Its Impact 14:09 - Exploring the Treasury of Michael Saylor 24:29 - The Evolution of Technology and Adoption Patterns 26:11 - Inspiration Behind the Book 28:56 - Insights from Researching Michael Saylor 32:44 - Misunderstandings About Bitcoin on Balance Sheets 36:25 - Asset Classes and Generational Shifts 38:34 - Future Moves for Bitcoin and Saylor 40:23 - Next Steps and Global Interest in Bitcoin - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - READ OUR NEWSLETTER: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📬 https://newsletter.bitcoincollective.co/ LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06sBiOznJDxuhafDmkE9VK?si=3f0a8bb8abd64eec Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bitcoin-collective/id1561573613 Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/AYHiNhTTv0HOgGEjRjWN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoincollective?sub_confirmation=1 All content provided by The Bitcoin Collective and guests in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not meant to represent financial, trade or investment advice. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - EDITED BY JAMES PEARCE 💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/ Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. The Treasury of Michael Saylor #Bitcoin #BitcoinTreasury #BTC

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Welcome to The Bitcoin Collective podcast with Jordan Walker. Are you sick of finance bros and techie nerds saying to learn Bitcoin but then leaving you high and dry? Don’t worry, I’ve got you. On this podcast, you’ll hear real, honest and relatable stories, news and guests from the Bitcoin space. Nothing techie and geared towards helping you understand and keep up with Bitcoin.

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  • Creator
    Jordan Walker
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    215
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jordan Walker
  • Show Website
    The Bitcoin Collective

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