Love & Hard Money

Brian

Love & Hard Money is a weekly podcast that explores the intersection of Bitcoin, ethics, and business strategy. Each episode features deep dives into sound money principles, monetary history, and how Bitcoin fits into a principled business approach. Hosted by Brian Bundy, founder of Satoshi General, the podcast is designed for business leaders, CFOs, and entrepreneurs who want to understand Bitcoin beyond the hype—grounded in economics, ethics, and practical business experience.

Episodes

  1. 5H AGO

    Hard Money & The Non-Aggression Principle

    Most of us grew up hearing some version of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." But what if our entire monetary system is a systematic violation of this golden rule? In this episode, we explore how money printing violates the Non-Aggression Principle—the simple idea that you shouldn't initiate force or fraud against others. As Jack Mallers puts it, "Money is your time and energy in abstracted form." When the Federal Reserve creates trillions of dollars out of thin air, they're diluting the value you've already earned without your consent. We'll cover: Why monetary debasement is theft, not policyThe Cantillon Effect: how inflation transfers wealth from Main Street to Wall StreetHow legal tender laws force you to participate in a system that robs youThe hidden cost: the multi-generational wealth and long-term thinking that monetary inflation has destroyedWhy Bitcoin offers an alternative built on voluntary exchange instead of coercionThis isn't about politics. It's about the ethical foundation of how we exchange value—and what happens when that foundation is built on force instead of consent. If you've ever wondered why it's so much harder to get ahead than it was for your parents' generation, this episode explains why. And more importantly, what you can do about it. Ready to protect your business from monetary debasement? Visit www.satoshigeneral.com to learn how Bitcoin treasury strategies can help you preserve the value you've created. www.satoshigeneral.com linkedin.com/in/brian-bundy-b30a529

    24 min

  2. JAN 27

    Hard Money And The Costs Of War

    Can hard money constrain governments' ability to finance unpopular wars? In this inaugural episode, we explore a provocative thesis: that money which can't be printed at will—whether gold or Bitcoin—creates democratic accountability by forcing governments to fund wars through direct taxation rather than hidden inflation. We examine the $2.3 trillion cost of the Afghanistan war, current defense spending proposals, and the historical relationship between monetary systems and warfare. From World War I's suspension of the gold standard to Nixon closing the gold window during Vietnam, we trace how the ability to expand money supply has transformed the nature and duration of war itself. This isn't a simple "Bitcoin good, fiat bad" argument. We explore serious counterarguments: wars happened under gold standards too, hard money creates economic constraints that can cause their own problems, and governments might find workarounds even under a Bitcoin standard. The question isn't whether hard money is perfect—it's whether the constraint on war-making power is a feature rather than a bug. Topics discussed: The hidden costs of war finance through monetary expansionHistorical examples: WWI, Vietnam, and the gold standardHow fiscal illusion obscures the true cost of military spendingThe ethical dimensions of financing war through inflationAustrian vs Keynesian perspectives on monetary constraintWhat a Bitcoin standard could mean for government accountabilityMentioned in this episode: Brown University's Costs of War ProjectThe relationship between Bretton Woods and modern warfareBenjamin Anderson's Economics and the Public Welfarewww.satoshigeneral.com linkedin.com/in/brian-bundy-b30a529

    15 min
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Love & Hard Money is a weekly podcast that explores the intersection of Bitcoin, ethics, and business strategy. Each episode features deep dives into sound money principles, monetary history, and how Bitcoin fits into a principled business approach. Hosted by Brian Bundy, founder of Satoshi General, the podcast is designed for business leaders, CFOs, and entrepreneurs who want to understand Bitcoin beyond the hype—grounded in economics, ethics, and practical business experience.

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