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Welcome to Cypherpunk’d, where we explore the intersection of privacy, technology, and personal freedom in the digital age. Hosted by Matty Ice, this podcast delves into the challenges posed by government surveillance and big tech’s intrusion into our lives. We bring you thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, authors, computer scientists, Bitcoiners, entrepreneurs, and human rights activists who are at the forefront of the digital resistance. Each episode cuts through the noise to tackle critical topics like privacy, human rights, economics, cryptography, Web 3, Bitcoin, AI, and more. Our daily roundtable discussions offer deeper insights into current events, fostering open dialogue and defending the fundamental right to privacy. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a privacy advocate, or simply concerned about the future of personal freedom, Cypherpunk’d is your guide to understanding and navigating the complexities of the digital world. Join us as we explore the tools and ideas that empower you to protect your privacy and secure your future. To Connect With Us👇 Youtube: CypherpunkdTV X: @Cypherpunkd_ For inquiries, feedback, or to connect with us, feel free to reach out at contact@consensusprotocol.org

  1. MAR 11

    "There Is No Line They Won't Cross" - FDI Insider Exposes Global Corruption | Michelle Weekley

    Michelle Weekley spent years inside the Foreign Direct Investment world - touring China's ghost cities, watching data get fabricated to suit government narratives, and witnessing how the global elite operate behind closed doors. Then she escaped. Using Bitcoin. Now she's a global corruption whistleblower and Director of Product at ByteFederal, fighting on the front lines against Chokepoint 2.0 and the war on cash. In this episode of CypherPunk'd, Michelle holds absolutely nothing back: "There is no accountability in this fiat empire - everything is in ruin" Why DC intelligence operatives refuse to have children ("too much leverage") How politicians get corrupted, then elevated, then controlled The truth about Google, Dr. Robert Epstein, and what happened to his wife Chokepoint 2.0: How close we came to losing Bitcoin in America Fiat fraud in Minnesota, Maine, and the Somali money pipeline Why she wants Trump to "be half as ferocious as they claim he is" The case for US balkanization and abolishing the federal income tax Her take on Michael Saylor, the suits era, and what comes next This is the conversation where we coined the term "fiat fraud." 🔔 Subscribe: @cypherpunkd_ 🎙️ Follow Michelle: @MichelleWeekley 🐦 Follow Matty Ice: @mattyicesensei 💼 ByteFederal: @ByteFederal — TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The Death of Fiat Currencies 08:15 - Why Americans Don't Understand Bitcoin 14:30 - "Everything Is In Ruin" 22:45 - Fiat Fraud: Minnesota, Maine & The Somali Pipeline 31:20 - Fire Pam Bondi 38:40 - The Samurai Wallet Situation & SDNY 47:15 - "There Is No Line They Won't Cross" 55:30 - Dr. Robert Epstein & Google's Power 1:04:20 - How Politicians Get Controlled 1:12:45 - Fiat Culture Weakens Men 1:19:30 - The Case for Balkanization 1:28:00 - What Comes Next for Bitcoin Bitcoin #Corruption #Whistleblower #FiatFraud #CypherPunkd #MichelleWeekley #ByteFederal #DOGE #WEF #Trump #PamBondi

    1h 32m

  2. FEB 21

    "Bitcoin Is Under Attack From Within" - Luke Dashjr on Core V30, Spam Crisis & Ocean Mining's Mission

    Is Bitcoin under a coordinated internal attack? In this explosive episode of Cypherpunk’d, host Matty Ice sits down with legendary Bitcoin Core developer and Ocean CTO Luke Dashjr to discuss the "Node War" of 2026. Luke reveals why he believes Bitcoin Core v30 is a "malicious attack" on the protocol, facilitating the storage of "illegal data" and "spam" that threatens the network's decentralization. We dive deep into the plummeting full node counts—dropping from 200k in 2017 to just 100k today—and why Luke gives Bitcoin a single-digit probability of success if users don't start enforcing the rules. In this episode, we cover: The "Bad Actors" controlling the Bitcoin GitHub. Why "Spam" is a breach of consent, not just data. The reality of the Jeffrey Epstein and MIT Media Lab funding speculation. Ocean Mining: Returning block construction to individual miners. Why the next few years will be "dark" if Bitcoin fails as peer-to-peer cash. Don't just trust, verify. Run your own node. Bitcoin #Cypherpunk #LukeDashjr #CryptoNews #BitcoinMining #Blockchain

    1h 15m

  3. FEB 7

    Emmy-Winning Journalist Exposes Media Censorship & Why She Quit CNN for Bitcoin | Natalie Brunell

    In this episode of Cypherpunkd, we sit down with Natalie Brunell — Emmy-winning investigative journalist, host of Coin Stories, and author of Bitcoin Is for Everyone — to unpack how the 2008 financial crisis reshaped her family, her career, and her worldview. Natalie shares her deeply personal story of watching her parents lose their home during the Great Financial Crisis, the disillusionment that followed, and how that experience fueled her work as an investigative journalist uncovering corruption and holding power accountable. We dive into media censorship, why trust in journalism has collapsed, how unelected financial elites shape the system, and why so many people feel left behind today. Most importantly, Natalie explains how discovering Bitcoin helped restore her sense of agency, responsibility, and hope — and why she believes sound money is essential for a fairer future. This is a conversation about money, power, truth, and what it means to rebuild hope in a broken system. Topics covered: The 2008 financial crash & mass foreclosures Media censorship and journalism under pressure Central banking, bailouts, and moral hazard Why the American Dream feels broken Bitcoin as a tool for accountability and hope 📕 Bitcoin Is for Everyone 🎙️ Coin Stories Podcast

    47 min

  4. FEB 7

    Inevitable: Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 12 of 12

    Is Bitcoin the ultimate "hyper-lubricant" for a world currently defined by violence? In this penultimate episode of our deep dive into "Everything Divided By 21 Million," we sit down with Knut Svanholm to explore Chapter 11: Transition. We move past the technical and into the philosophical, discussing how Bitcoin acts as a refinery that separates virtuous individuals from the "sludge" of legacy systems. Knut shares the powerful, real-world impact of his work—including a story of a Venezuelan refugee who carried his entire life's wealth across a border using only 12 words memorized in his head. We also tackle the "Fourth Turning," why the Fed is more like a World of Warcraft developer than a bank, and why government failure is actually "poetic justice" for rapid Bitcoin adoption. In this episode, we discuss: The Physics of Ownership: Why knowing is owning in a Bitcoin world. Monetary Poetic Justice: Why the worst-managed governments are the fastest to adopt sound money. Sepola’s Laws of Stupidity: How "stupid people" enable psychopaths through the current democratic system. The End of Cycles: Does Bitcoin break the "Fourth Turning" loop of history? Math vs. Violence: Why a faster transition is actually more peaceful than a slow one. Subscribe to Cypherpunk’d for the final summary episode next week!

    25 min

  5. JAN 24

    Transition: Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 11 of 12

    Is Bitcoin the ultimate "hyper-lubricant" for a world currently defined by violence? In this penultimate episode of our deep dive into "Everything Divided By 21 Million," we sit down with Knut Svanholm to explore Chapter 11: Transition. We move past the technical and into the philosophical, discussing how Bitcoin acts as a refinery that separates virtuous individuals from the "sludge" of legacy systems. Knut shares the powerful, real-world impact of his work—including a story of a Venezuelan refugee who carried his entire life's wealth across a border using only 12 words memorized in his head. We also tackle the "Fourth Turning," why the Fed is more like a World of Warcraft developer than a bank, and why government failure is actually "poetic justice" for rapid Bitcoin adoption. In this episode, we discuss: The Physics of Ownership: Why knowing is owning in a Bitcoin world. Monetary Poetic Justice: Why the worst-managed governments are the fastest to adopt sound money. Sepola’s Laws of Stupidity: How "stupid people" enable psychopaths through the current democratic system. The End of Cycles: Does Bitcoin break the "Fourth Turning" loop of history? Math vs. Violence: Why a faster transition is actually more peaceful than a slow one. Subscribe to Cypherpunk’d for the final summary episode next week!

    30 min

  6. JAN 21

    Adoption: Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 10 of 12

    In Episode 10 of our Everything Divided by 21 Million series, I sit down with Knut Svanholm to talk about Bitcoin adoption—and why he says “Bitcoin is not for everyone. It’s for anyone.” We get into what that distinction really means, the responsibility of taking control of your keys, why proper on-chain Bitcoin will probably be for the few, and how scaling pushes adoption into layers (second layer + custodial vs. true self-sovereignty). Knut also lays out the big macro view: the “snowball effect,” fiat hyperinflation in Bitcoin terms, and why he believes a crash is inevitable—with Bitcoin as the lifeboat. We also touch on S-curve vs J-curve adoption, scarcity (96% mined), network effects (Metcalfe’s Law), and what individuals can do to move adoption forward by leading through example. Guest: Knut Svanholm — author of Everything Divided by 21 Million Series: Episode 10 (Adoption) Subscribe for Episode 11.

    23 min

  7. JAN 12 ·  VIDEO

    Deflation: Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 9 of 12

    Is everything you’ve been told about deflation a lie? In Episode 9 of our 12-part series on the groundbreaking book "Everything Divided By 21 Million," we sit down with legendary Bitcoin philosopher Knut Svanholm to dismantle the "government daycare" version of economics. We dive deep into why deflation is the natural state of a free market, why the "free lunch" is the root of all evil, and why true capitalism has actually never been tried. If you’ve ever wondered why your money loses value while technology gets cheaper, this episode provides the "red pill" moment you’ve been looking for. The Free Lunch Fallacy: Why politicians and charlatans use the promise of a "free lunch" to erode your sovereignty. Swannholm’s Razor: Why you should never attribute to 5D chess what can be explained by retardation. True Capitalism vs. Statism: Understanding that delaying gratification is the ultimate act of a capitalist. The Bitcoin Standard: How a deflationary mindset shifts us from "hollow consumerism" to a "quality over quantity" world. Jevons Paradox: Why cheaper goods actually lead to more innovation and abundance, not less. 0:00 – Is Deflation actually "terrible"? 0:45 – Moore’s Law and "Some Other Dude’s Law" 1:30 – Swannholm’s Razor: 5D Chess vs. Retardation 2:45 – The War on Consumerism and "Gift Culture" 4:00 – Why True Capitalism has NEVER been tried 5:30 – The "Free Lunch" Scam & Bitcoin Advice Follow Knut Svanholm: X (Twitter): @KnutSvanholm Book: Everything Divided By 21 Million Join the Conversation: Subscribe to Cypherpunk'd for the rest of this 12-part masterclass. Bitcoin #Deflation #Economics #KnutSvanholm #AustrianEconomics #Cypherpunk #SoundMoney

    19 min

  8. JAN 6

    Violence | Knut Svanholm: Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 8 of 12

    In this episode of Cypherpunk'd, I sit down with author Knut Svanholm (Everything Divided by 21 Million) to discuss the terrifying link between central banking and global conflict. We explore the "Consensus Mechanism of Fiat"—World War—and why inflation isn't just an economic annoyance, but a form of modern-day slavery. If you’ve ever wondered why the world seems to be in a state of constant conflict, the answer might be in your wallet. We break down why consensual interactions are the only path to civilization, and how Bitcoin serves as "monetary armor" to finally make violence unprofitable. In this episode: The history of money printing & World War I Why "Fiat Slavery" is mathematically real (The 30% Tax logic) Alex Gladstein’s thesis on Monetary Colonialism Why Bitcoin is the ultimate defense against the state Connect with Knut: X: @knutsvanholm Book: Everything Divided by 21 Million Bitcoin #KnutSvanholm #FiatCurrency #Inflation #EndTheFed #Cypherpunk

    27 min
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Welcome to Cypherpunk’d, where we explore the intersection of privacy, technology, and personal freedom in the digital age. Hosted by Matty Ice, this podcast delves into the challenges posed by government surveillance and big tech’s intrusion into our lives. We bring you thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, authors, computer scientists, Bitcoiners, entrepreneurs, and human rights activists who are at the forefront of the digital resistance. Each episode cuts through the noise to tackle critical topics like privacy, human rights, economics, cryptography, Web 3, Bitcoin, AI, and more. Our daily roundtable discussions offer deeper insights into current events, fostering open dialogue and defending the fundamental right to privacy. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a privacy advocate, or simply concerned about the future of personal freedom, Cypherpunk’d is your guide to understanding and navigating the complexities of the digital world. Join us as we explore the tools and ideas that empower you to protect your privacy and secure your future. To Connect With Us👇 Youtube: CypherpunkdTV X: @Cypherpunkd_ For inquiries, feedback, or to connect with us, feel free to reach out at contact@consensusprotocol.org

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    cypherpunkd
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
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