31 episodes

For most people, bitcoin is this mysterious thing they know very little about. What is commonly known about it comes from mainstream media, narratives like - it’s purely a speculative token or mining is terrible for the environment.

Bitcoin is complicated, so I have made it my mission to simplify it for everyone.

In this podcast, I sit down with brilliant individuals who think critically about the world, and who recognize this technology’s possible implications.

Welcome to Bitcoin Versus the Banks.

Bitcoin Versus the Banks Milan Stanojevic

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For most people, bitcoin is this mysterious thing they know very little about. What is commonly known about it comes from mainstream media, narratives like - it’s purely a speculative token or mining is terrible for the environment.

Bitcoin is complicated, so I have made it my mission to simplify it for everyone.

In this podcast, I sit down with brilliant individuals who think critically about the world, and who recognize this technology’s possible implications.

Welcome to Bitcoin Versus the Banks.

    “Is a recession coming?” with Ansel Lindner

    “Is a recession coming?” with Ansel Lindner

    My guest today is Ansel Lindner. He is a fellow podcaster, macro expert and author of Bitcoin and Markets. Unlike most people out there, Ansel is generally pretty positive in his financial outlook. We had a fascinating talk that discussed interest rates, recession fears, the situation in China and more.

    Please like this episode and follow (if you haven't already).

    • 49 min
    “Broken money’s relation to professional sports” with Chris Johnston

    “Broken money’s relation to professional sports” with Chris Johnston

    My guest today is a hockey analyst, Chris Johnston, who covers the National Hockey League for TSN. We discuss professional sports, broken money and of course, bitcoin. Some of the questions that come up include:

    -Why do professional athletes earn so much?
    -Which NHL players, if any, do you know take their salaries in bitcoin or hold some bitcoin?
    -Does the saying "money is broken" apply to the NHL? If so, how?

    Please remember to hit the like and subscribe button. I'm almost at the 1,000 subscribers mark. You can help me reach that milestone!

    You can find Chris on X: @reporterchris You can find me, Milan, on there as well: @milannesic84

    Thanks for listening! See you in the next one.

    • 55 min
    “Nuclear reactors as major bitcoin mining nodes” with Ryan MacLeod

    “Nuclear reactors as major bitcoin mining nodes” with Ryan MacLeod

    My guest in today's episode is Ryan MacLeod. He works for Canadian Nuclear Labs and comes with a wealth of knowledge about nuclear energy. Our discussion included some of the following questions:

    -What are some common misconceptions around nuclear energy, especially ones that annoy you?
    -How is the perception and regulation of nuclear power changed recently?
    -If bitcoin is mined regularly by nuclear reactors, what implications does that have socially, economically, culturally?

    Thank you for listening! Please hit that like and subscribe button. I'm almost at the 1,000 mark. You can help me reach that milestone.

    You can find Ryan on X: @NuclearBitcoinr You can also find me, Milan: @milannesic84

    Don't forget that this podcast is also available for streaming wherever you get your music or podcasts.

    Thanks for listening!

    • 1 hr 7 min
    “How to promote financial literacy and sound money” with Mark Molder & Anthony DeGazon

    “How to promote financial literacy and sound money” with Mark Molder & Anthony DeGazon

    Two guests join me today. The first is Mark Molder, a teacher and an avid investor. The other is Anthony DeGazon. He runs the DeGazon Music Studios. Together, they work hard at empowering children and promoting financial literacy. Some of the questions that came up in our discussion today:

    -What is the current state of financial literacy among children? How about adults?
    -Why does this knowledge gap exist? Is the system designed intentionally to limit our understanding of money?
    -What can we do to better educate the public about sound money and bitcoin?

    Please like and subscribe. I'm almost at 1000 subscribers. You can help me reach that milestone!

    Mark and Anthony are both on X. You can find them at @MolderMark and @DeGazonAnthony, respectively. I'm also on there: @milannesic84

    Thank you for listening. Catch you in the next one!

    • 1 hr 5 min
    “Energy, bitcoin-backed loans and the spot ETF” with Lisa Hough

    “Energy, bitcoin-backed loans and the spot ETF” with Lisa Hough

    Lisa Hough is my guest today. She is the former director of Client Solutions at Unchained, and is now the Vice-President of Strategic Relations at Custodia Bank. Her and I talk about multiple topics, as the title suggests. Some of the questions that come up include:

    -Will energy be priced in bitcoin? If so, is this what leads to hyperbitcoinization?
    -What exactly is a bitcoin backed loan? Do these exist in mortgages?
    -What effect will the approval of a spot ETF have on price and adoption?

    Please don't forget to hit the like and subscribe buttons. I'm working hard to hit that 1,000 subscribers mark, and I'm nearly there.

    Lisa is a wealth of knowledge. I recommend you check her out on X: @lisa_hough_

    You can find me, Milan, on X as well: @milannesic84

    If you feel like this episode provided some valuable, you can donate a few sats via the Fountain app.

    Thanks for watching!

    • 49 min
    “Bitcoin Mining 101” with Kent Halliburton

    “Bitcoin Mining 101” with Kent Halliburton

    I’m joined today by Kent Halliburton. He is the COO of Saz Mining. We discussed what his company is doing in the space. Moreover, I tried to get Kent to explain bitcoin mining in a way that makes it understandable for everyone. Some of the questions that came up during our chat: what is mining? Why is it important? What hardware is needed? What other use cases are there for bitcoin mining? You can find Kent on X: @Khalliburton If you want to make a purchase from Saz, or to learn even more about the company, visit https://www.sazmining.com I’m also on X: @milannesic84 Thank you for listening! Please hit that follow button (if you haven’t already). And if you want to help support this show, you can use the Fountain app or “email” some sats to btcvsthebanks@fountain.fm

    • 47 min

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