What Bitcoin Did

Danny Knowles

What Bitcoin Did unpacks Bitcoin’s role in reshaping money, freedom, and the future of finance.

  1. Bitcoin is Generational Wealth | Peter Dunworth

    42 MINS AGO

    Bitcoin is Generational Wealth | Peter Dunworth

    Peter Dunworth is the Director of a multi-family office and is the co-founder of The Bitcoin Adviser. In this episode, we dive into why Bitcoin is the ultimate vehicle for generational wealth, how to actually protect it across jurisdictions, and why collateral, not debt, is the real story of global finance. We get into why Bitcoin could underpin the collateral markets, how hyperbitcoinisation might play out both personally and globally, and why coexistence with fiat may last much longer than many expect. Peter explains how capital protected Bitcoin bonds could revolutionise sovereign debt, why the financialization of Bitcoin by Wall Street may actually be a net positive. In this episode: - Why 1 BTC could soon be generational wealth - The challenges of preserving wealth - Bitcoin as the foundation of collateral markets - The case for Bitcoin bonds - How Wall Street will financialize Bitcoin - Coexistence of Bitcoin and fiat THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: IREN RIVER ANCHORWATCH BLOCKWARE LEDN BITKEY Follow: Danny Knowles: https://x.com/_DannyKnowles or https://primal.net/danny Peter Dunworth: https://x.com/PeterBTCAdviser

    1h 9m
  2. The End of Fed Control? Bitcoin & Macro Outlook | Checkmate, Joe Carlasare, Matthew Pines

    2 DAYS AGO

    The End of Fed Control? Bitcoin & Macro Outlook | Checkmate, Joe Carlasare, Matthew Pines

    Checkmate is an on-chain analyst and founder of Checkonchain, Joe Carlasare is a Commercial Litigator and macro commentator & Matthew Pines is the Executive Director at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. They explain why the four-year cycle may finally be dead, how ETFs and institutional flows are reshaping Bitcoin’s volatility, and why 95K has become a critical “Hodler’s Wall.” We get into gold’s resurgence and how central bank accumulation signals a structural shift in global finance, and how fiscal dominance is eroding the Fed’s independence. The roundtable also dives into the politics of debt, the prospect of yield curve control, and the AI-driven capex boom that could both fuel growth and deepen inequality. In this episode: - The end of the four-year cycle - ETFs, flows, and the new volatility profile of Bitcoin - The Federal Reserve & fiscal dominance - AI & the future of productivity THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: IREN RIVER ANCHORWATCH BLOCKWARE LEDN BITKEY Follow: Danny Knowles: https://x.com/_DannyKnowles or https://primal.net/danny Checkmate: https://x.com/_Checkmatey_ Joe Carlasare: https://x.com/JoeCarlasare Matthew Pines: https://x.com/matthew_pines

    1h 42m
  3. The Fight For Bitcoin’s Future | Samson Mow

    5 DAYS AGO

    The Fight For Bitcoin’s Future | Samson Mow

    Samson Mow is the CEO of JAN3 and former CSO at Blockstream. In this episode, we get into the growing rift between Bitcoin Core and Knots, why mistrust in Core development is at an all-time high, and what it means for the future of the network. We discuss the battle over spam and data storage on-chain, whether Bitcoin should ossify or adapt, and how governance really works in Bitcoin. Samson breaks down why the UTXO set could become a systemic risk, how mempool fragmentation is reshaping the network, and why multiple implementations of Bitcoin may be both a blessing and a curse. In this episode: - The origins of the Core vs. Knots debate - Spam, filters, and the slippery slope of arbitrary data on Bitcoin - UTXO bloat, miner incentives, and decentralization risks - How nation-state adoption may trigger the suddenly moment for Bitcoin THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: IREN RIVER ANCHORWATCH BLOCKWARE LEDN BITKEY Follow: Danny Knowles: https://x.com/_DannyKnowles or https://primal.net/danny Samson Mow: https://x.com/Excellion

    1h 11m
  4. The Fourth Turning is Here: Bitcoin vs Crisis | Brandon Quittem

    25 SEPT

    The Fourth Turning is Here: Bitcoin vs Crisis | Brandon Quittem

    Brandon Quittem is a the Author of The Mycelium of Money and VP at Swan. In this episode, we discuss the fourth turning, how history’s generational cycles shape today’s political chaos, and why Bitcoin could be the institution that emerges from the wreckage of a failing system. We explore the death of monoculture, the erosion of trust in institutions, and whether the coming crisis ends in war, civil unrest, or a re-founding of the American republic. Brandon also breaks down how generational archetypes repeat across history, why social cohesion feels impossible in the algorithmic age, and how Bitcoiners can help reshape the world. In this episode: - The Fourth Turning framework and why 2008 was the catalyst - Loss of faith in institutions and the rise of political nihilism - Monoculture, social fragmentation, and the crisis of identity - Why every Fourth Turning ends in war - How Bitcoin could serve as the foundation for the next era THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: IREN RIVER ANCHORWATCH BLOCKWARE LEDN BITKEY Follow: Danny Knowles: https://x.com/_DannyKnowles or https://primal.net/danny Brandon Quittem: https://x.com/bquittem

    1h 20m
  5. The Big Print, Inflation & The End Of The Dollar | Lawrence Lepard

    22 SEPT

    The Big Print, Inflation & The End Of The Dollar | Lawrence Lepard

    Lawrence Lepard is an Investment Manager and Author of The Big Print. In this episode, he explains why the dollar system is “doomed,” how inflation is as much psychological as monetary, and why the Fed and Treasury are now trapped in a cycle of money printing and yield curve control. We explore why America may already be in a “fourth turning,” how gold’s surge signals a repricing of trust, and why Bitcoin is the ultimate escape hatch in a world of policy failure and political decay. Lepard also explains how U.S. intelligence agencies are using it to study hyperinflation as an existential risk, and why he’s convinced Bitcoin will hit $1 million. In this episode: - The Fed and the trap of yield curve control - The risk of inflation - Gold’s surge, Bitcoin’s inevitability, and the repricing of trust - Why America may be entering a “fourth turning” THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: IREN RIVER ANCHORWATCH BLOCKWARE LEDN BITKEY Follow: Danny Knowles: https://x.com/_DannyKnowles or https://primal.net/danny Lawrence Lepard: https://x.com/lawrencelepard The Fed's Third Mandate (TFTC Article): https://www.tftc.io/the-feds-third-mandate-the-looming-credit-crisis-and-bitcoin/

    1h 19m
  6. Is Bitcoin Culture Dead? | Pete Rizzo

    19 SEPT

    Is Bitcoin Culture Dead? | Pete Rizzo

    Pete Rizzo breaks down how Bitcoin’s culture and institutions are being reshaped in 2025. From Trump’s executive orders and the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve to the rise of treasury companies and institutional adoption, we explore why this cycle feels different — and why that may not be entirely bullish for freedom money. We get into the shifting monocultures of Bitcoin, from grassroots self-custody to Saylor's vision. Rizzo explains why treasury companies must prove they can outperform Bitcoin itself and the risks if hundreds of them collapse in the next bear market. In this episode: - How institutions are changing Bitcoin adoption - Trump, strategic reserves & Bitcoin policy - The cultural shift in Bitcoin - Why treasury companies may struggle to survive - The next phase of Bitcoin culture THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: IREN RIVER ANCHORWATCH BLOCKWARE LEDN BITKEY Follow: Danny Knowles: https://x.com/_DannyKnowles or https://primal.net/danny Pete Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_

    1h 30m
  7. Why Every Company Will Hold Bitcoin | Freddie New

    17 SEPT

    Why Every Company Will Hold Bitcoin | Freddie New

    Freddie New unpacks why the next wave of Bitcoin treasury companies could change the game, and why his new venture, B Hodl, is designed to be more than just another balance sheet play. From Lightning Network infrastructure and UK policy battles to raising fresh capital without leverage, Freddie explains how Bitcoin-only businesses can scale sustainably while strengthening the network itself. We dig into why so many treasury companies risk collapse in a bear market, how B Hodl is structured to avoid forced selling, and why the UK urgently needs a strong Bitcoin voice in both finance and politics. Freddie also explores why institutions will eventually be forced to hold Bitcoin, how mNAV multiples shape valuations, and why every treasury company needs to prove it’s building real infrastructure, not just stacking sats. In this episode: - Why B Hodl is more than a Bitcoin treasury company - How Lightning node operations create real Bitcoin-denominated revenue - Why avoiding leverage is key to long-term survival - Why every company will one day hold Bitcoin on their balance sheet THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: IREN RIVER ANCHORWATCH BLOCKWARE LEDN BITKEY Follow: Danny Knowles: https://x.com/_DannyKnowles or https://primal.net/danny Freddie New: Freddie New: https://x.com/freddienew

    1h 9m
  8. Inflation, Liquidity, the Fed & Bitcoin | James Lavish

    15 SEPT

    Inflation, Liquidity, the Fed & Bitcoin | James Lavish

    James Lavish unpacks why the Federal Reserve, runaway debt, and global liquidity cycles are setting the stage for Bitcoin’s next explosive move. From stagflation and deficits to institutional rebalancing and treasury companies, James explains why Bitcoin is unlike any asset the Fed can control. We dig into why policymakers are trapped between inflation and recession, how trillions in debt force them to keep the Ponzi going, and why every rate cut is bullish for Bitcoin. James also explores the role of Black Swan events, how institutions dampen volatility while driving adoption, and why neutral, permissionless money is the only escape from today’s broken system. In this episode: - Are we heading for stagflation? - How $324T in global debt guarantees more money printing - The rise of treasury companies and institutional rebalancing - Why global liquidity is the key signal for Bitcoin’s price - What a Fed cornered by inflation means for the future of money THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: IREN RIVER ANCHORWATCH BLOCKWARE LEDN BITKEY Follow: Danny Knowles: https://x.com/_DannyKnowles or https://primal.net/danny James Lavish: https://x.com/jameslavish

    1h 5m
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What Bitcoin Did unpacks Bitcoin’s role in reshaping money, freedom, and the future of finance.

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  • Creator
    Danny Knowles
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    What Bitcoin Did

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