BTC Sessions

Ben Perrin

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  1. 1D AGO

    Social Engineering: They Can’t Hack Your Bitcoin BUT They Can Hack You!

    Mentor Sessions Ep. 047: Human Hacking Bitcoin Wallets, Deadly Social Engineering Scams & Nuclear Breaches | Christopher Hadnagy What if one phone call could drain your Bitcoin wallet like MGM's $190M ransomware nightmare, or social engineering tricks from Jamaican bank heists expose why Bitcoin's human element is your biggest security flaw? In this episode of BTC Sessions, world-renowned human hacking expert Christopher Hadnagy reveals how AI-fueled scams like sextortion are exploding, and targeting Bitcoin holders with FOMO, romance frauds, and voice phishing that bypasses security. He breaks down wild stories of tailgating, breaking into nuclear facilities and owning bank servers with just a clipboard, proving no system is safe from psychological manipulation. Chris warns of dark web guides and shares pro defenses like code words, MFA, and OSINT to hack-proof your sats. From QR phishing to AI accent-erasing vishing, he exposes how hackers spoof LinkedIn for $250K Bitcoin thefts. As founder of Innocent Lives Foundation, Chris flips his skills to hunt predators worldwide, rescuing kids from exploitation rings. If you're self-custodying BTC, this is your must-watch guide to human hacking threats, social engineering secrets, and Bitcoin security mastery—don't let hackers own you! About Christopher Hadnagy Website: https://www.social-engineer.com/ Podcast: https://www.social-engineer.org/podcast/ X: @humanhacker Innocent Lives Foundation: https://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Teaser & Intro 00:01:35 Guest Intro & Social Engineering Definition 00:02:58 Jamaican Bank Heist 00:09:21 Heist Reflections 00:10:19 Tactics: OSINT, Pretexts & Influence 00:14:51 Bitcoin's Human Flaw 00:16:31 Common Pretexts & LinkedIn Scams 00:20:57 Scam Losses & Global Impact 00:22:55 Motivations: FOMO, Romance & Sextortion 00:28:42 AI's Role in Scams 00:32:35 Vectors: Phishing, Vishing & MGM 00:35:17 Generational Shifts: Smishing/QR 00:38:53 Defenses: Verification, Code Words & MFA 00:42:19 Breaches & Security Failures 00:45:51 Sovereign Computing & Nostr 00:47:22 Nuclear Facility Stories 00:53:57 Innocent Lives Foundation Origins 00:58:06 ILF Mission, Impact & Resources 01:02:46 Podcast, Class & Closing Previous Episode: Mentor Sessions Ep. 046: Bitcoin 2026 Bull Run, TradFi Myths & Fed Liquidity Secrets | Joe Consorti: https://youtu.be/7p16VXpyEpU ⚡ POWERED by Abundant Mines: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at https://qrco.de/bgYKPB 🔒 Lockdown your Bitcoin with the BEST gear on the market from Coinkite. Get the 5% Off the COLDCARD visit: https://qrco.de/bfiDBV 💡BOOK Private Sessions with Nathan, Gary, or Ben at Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. 👉 Visit bitcoinmentor.io Follow Us on X: • BTC Sessions: @BTCsessions • Nathan: @theBTCmentor • Gary: @GaryLeeNYC #HumanHacking #SocialEngineering #BitcoinSecurity #Bitcoin #BitcoinScams #BitcoinPodcast #BTC

    1h 6m
  2. JAN 6

    TradFi is DEAD WRONG About Bitcoin: The Ultimate Setup

    Mentor Sessions Ep. 046: Bitcoin 2026 Bull Run, TradFi Myths & Fed Liquidity Secrets | Joe Consorti What if TradFi's bearish take on Bitcoin 2026 is dead wrong, and critically low bank reserves are the hidden Fed spark igniting an epic Bitcoin bull run? In this explosive episode of BTC Sessions, macro wizard Joe Consorti dismantles TradFi myths, revealing why Bitcoin volatility is at record lows—historically a screaming buy signal for massive upside. He exposes how plunging bank reserves act as Bitcoin's ultimate liquidity smoke alarm, with Fed interventions like $40B treasury buys set to flood the system and propel Bitcoin higher amid rising unemployment and asset prices bubble risks. Joe warns of long-term holders flipping from sellers to accumulators, ending the pressure that's kept Bitcoin range-bound, and predicts an explosion by year's end as we're just at the start of a multi-year bull market. From precious metals rotations to AI shovels outperforming, he shares why Bitcoin crushes gold as superior hard money—plus, how Horizon lets homeowners convert equity to BTC for 25-70% CAGR gains. If you're stacking sats, this is your roadmap to navigate 2026's Bitcoin bull run, dodging TradFi traps and capitalizing on Fed liquidity waves. Don't miss these game-changing insights—watch now and level up your Bitcoin strategy! About Joe Consorti Website: https://joinhorizon.com X: @JoeConsorti YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@joeconsorti⁩ Chapters: 00:00:00 Teaser & Intro 00:01:12 TradFi's 2026 Myths 00:03:14 Cycle Break & Bull Signals 00:05:59 Equities & Metals Outlook 00:07:28 Bitcoin Downside Exhaustion 00:09:52 Range & Low Volume Causes 00:11:26 Volatility as Upside Precursor 00:14:13 Reserves as 2026 Catalysts 00:16:23 Reserves-Bitcoin Correlation 00:17:54 Liquidity Smoke Alarm 00:20:10 On-Chain Holders Flip 00:23:48 Seller Exhaustion Bullish 00:25:55 Reserves Mechanics & Decline 00:30:15 Macro Risks & Worsening 00:31:27 Economy, Unemployment Outlook 00:37:35 COVID Distortions Legacy 00:39:45 Asset Prices Bubbles 00:41:35 Investments Beyond Real Estate 00:42:57 Gold vs Bitcoin Debate 00:45:18 AI Opportunities & Miners 00:47:23 Policy Shifts & Central Banks 00:50:59 US Real Estate & Mortgages 00:53:51 Bitcoin Fixes for Youth 00:55:25 Horizon Equity Tool 00:56:16 Canada Real Estate Rant 00:57:46 S-Curve Adoption Potential 00:58:27 Gold Parabolic Parallels 01:01:32 2026 Prediction 01:03:17 Closing Previous Episode: Mentor Sessions Ep. 045: Bitcoin Privacy Erosion, Quantum Myths & AI Data Threats | Time Chain Calendar Creator TC: https://youtu.be/H1ncnMF-img ⚡ POWERED by Abundant Mines: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at abundantmines.com/sessions 💡BOOK Private Sessions with Nathan, Gary, or Ben at Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. 👉 Visit bitcoinmentor.io Follow Us on X: • BTC Sessions: @BTCsessions • Nathan: @theBTCmentor • Gary: @GaryLeeNYC #Bitcoin #Bitcoin2026 #TradFi #BitcoinVolatility #BankReserves #BitcoinBullRun #Fed #Liquidity #LongTermHolders #Unemployment #AssetPrices #BitcoinPodcast #BTC #BitcoinNews

    1h 5m
  3. JAN 4

    URGENT: What Every Bitcoiner Must Know About USA-Venezuela Chaos w Simon Dixon

    🚨 BREAKING: USA Captures Maduro – What It Means for Bitcoin & Global Power Shifts! Live with Simon DixonIn this explosive Urgent Live Stream, we dive deep into the USA-Venezuela crisis following the dramatic January 3, 2026, US military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro. With Maduro en route to New York facing narcoterrorism charges and President Trump declaring the US will temporarily "run" Venezuela, expert Simon Dixon joins us to unpack the Bitcoin implications, and geopolitical chess game unfolding right now.From Venezuela's alleged $60 BILLION secret Bitcoin stash (looted from oil and gold to evade sanctions) to how this power grab could reshape the multipolar world involving China, Iran, and Russia – we cover it all. Is this an energy play for the world's largest oil reserves? A message to Latin America? Or a distraction amid escalating global conflicts?Simon Dixon:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimonDixon21X.com: https://x.com/SimonDixonTwittBOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------FOLLOW BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions ABUNDANT MINES:http://abundantmines.com/boomersAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#Crypto #Bitcoin #VenezuelaCrisis #MaduroCapture #CryptoGeopolitics #SimonDixon #BTCSessions #USSanctions #Tether #OilAndCrypto #BTC #Dixon

    1h 28m
  4. 12/30/2025

    Quantum Threat, AI Data Dangers, and Privacy Erosion | TC

    Mentor Sessions Ep. 045: Bitcoin Privacy Erosion, Quantum Myths & AI Data Threats | Time Chain Calendar Creator TC What if the Biggest threat to your Bitcoin isn't AI or Quantum computers, but your own lack of knowledge? Time to level up. In this must-watch episode of BTC Sessions, anonymous Bitcoin trailblazer TC (@Meditation_Man), creator of the revolutionary Time Chain Calendar, exposes why privacy is Bitcoin's endangered lifeline—handing over your data to social media and governments isn't just careless, it's handing enemies an asymmetric edge that could wreck your stack. He debunks quantum FUD as overhyped mythology, reveals how AI devours your personal info into manipulative models, and drops actionable secrets like running your own node for true sovereignty, mastering UTXOs to slash fees and boost privacy, and why Nostr is the decentralized shield against censorship. From $5 wrench attacks to regulation by prosecution horrors like the Samurai case, TC warns normies: Bitcoin isn't just "number go up"—it's your stand for freedom in a world rigged to control you. If you're stacking sats the best thing you can do to level up your security is to keep learning! Dive in now for the tools to protect your Bitcoin forever. Key topics: Bitcoin privacy, quantum myths, AI data dangers, running nodes, UTXO management, Time Chain Calendar, Nostr privacy. Support Time Chain Calendar Website: https://timechaincalendar.com App: Search "Time Chain Calendar" on App Store or Google Play X: @Meditation_Man Chapters: 00:00 Teaser & Intro 00:01:12 TC's Name Origin & Privacy Importance 00:02:35 Privacy as Endangered Species 00:04:46 Privacy vs Secrecy Debate 00:05:47 Social Media Addiction & Data Risks 00:07:28 Asymmetric Information Advantage 00:08:43 Trust in Society & Tech Pitfalls 00:10:44 Future AI Dangers 00:12:47 $5 Wrench Attacks & Privacy Street Smarts 00:14:19 Basic Privacy Tips for Bitcoiners 00:16:30 Nostr as Privacy Tool 00:19:51 Samurai Case & Regulation by Prosecution 00:23:20 State Power & Black Pill Realities 00:26:14 Why Run a Bitcoin Node 00:32:23 Node Setup & Empowerment 00:35:22 AI as Learning Tool 00:39:15 Difficulty Adjustment Explained 00:47:19 Time Chain Calendar Demo 00:57:24 Hash Rate & Mining Power 01:02:02 UTXO Model & Management 01:12:51 Sparrow Wallet Tools 01:14:13 UTXO Set Size Concerns 01:18:15 Quantum Myths Busted 01:25:17 Learning Resources & Conversations 01:29:50 Events, Privacy Trade-offs & App Features 01:37:41 Where to Find TC & Closing Previous Episode: Mentor Sessions Ep. 044: Bitcoin Freedom, Government Adoption Risks & IMF Criticism | My First Bitcoin Founder John Dennehy: https://youtu.be/miWc1mymTa0 💰 Supported by @BowValleyCU — Tired of big banks? Join Bow Valley Credit Union, run by freedom and sound money advocates, as Canada's only traditional institution directly integrating Bitcoin for seamless, no-hassle transfers, no rehypothecation, self-custody withdrawals, insurance, auditability, and ideal corporate balance sheet integration. If you or your business is in Alberta, switch today! 👉https://qrco.de/bgGaIQ ⚡ POWERED by Abundant Mines: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at abundantmines.com/boomers 💡BOOK Private Sessions with Nathan, Gary, or Ben at Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. 👉 Visit bitcoinmentor.io Follow Us on X: • BTC Sessions: @BTCsessions • Nathan: @theBTCmentor • Gary: @GaryLeeNYC #Bitcoin #BitcoinPrivacy #QuantumThreats #AIDataDangers #BitcoinSecurity #TimeChainCalendar #Nostr #BitcoinPodcast #BTC #BitcoinNews #PrivacyErosion

    1h 40m
  5. 12/28/2025

    QE on Steroids, Bitcoin Business Revolution, Public Miner Doom | Gary Cardone

    The Bitcoin Boomers Ep. 03: Bitcoin Freedom Revolution, Big Print on Steroids & Public Miner Doom | Larry Lepard, Bob Burnett, Gary Leland, Gary Cardone Gary Cardone (energy veteran, fintech pioneer, and acclaimed artist) joins Larry Lepard, Bob Burnett, and Gary Leland for a no-holds-barred Bitcoin Boomers episode that exposes the fiat system's soul-crushing traps and Bitcoin's path to ultimate freedom. From the opening salvo, Gary drops bombs: "Bitcoin is the primary business without an HR department," freeing him from "dumb meetings about dumb subjects" to pursue art and self-discovery. The crew dismantles fiat's "treadmill" (Larry: "The only thing more limited than Bitcoin is your time—and Bitcoin gives it back"), warns of ethical "prostitution" in corporate ladders, and reveals how creatives spot Bitcoin's magic first by thinking outside the box. Bob slams public miners' impending doom amid 2025's $8.6B M&A frenzy and harsh margins, while championing decentralized energy "sinkholes" for wasted power. Larry's prescient "big print" prophecy hits home as the Fed ended QT in December 2025, restarting QE with $40B/month Treasury buys amid liquidity strains—fueling Bitcoin's hedge role despite its dip to ~$87K from $126K highs. They debate deflationary shocks from immigration policies, why success isn't chasing dollars (Gary: "Even billionaires don't get freedom"), and raw advice for young stackers: ditch consumerism, seek mentors, pay yourself first with 10% in BTC for compounding magic.This is the orange-pill blueprint for boomers and millennials alike—escape fiat's rat race before the next debasement wave. If you're tired of quarterly BS and ready for Bitcoin's no-HR revolution, hit play now. Chapters: 00:00:00 Cold Open – Bitcoin Gives Back Your Time 00:00:44 Welcome Gary Cardone & Artistic Bitcoiners 00:01:17 Creatives in Bitcoin: Art, Music, Writing 00:01:57 Bitcoin as No-HR Business Model 00:02:23 Freedom from Dumb Meetings & Self-Discovery 00:03:25 Creatives See Bitcoin Quicker – Outside the Box 00:04:25 Bitcoin's Gift: Defining Who You Are 00:04:53 Escaping the Fiat Treadmill 00:05:40 Amplifying Time & Ego in Success 00:06:36 Art Over Building at This Stage 00:06:55 2020 Entry Still Early – Buying at $90K 00:07:33 Frustrating Year But Gift of Time 00:07:58 Fiat Sucks You Back – Builder Mentality 00:08:11 Math of Bitcoin vs. Business Returns 00:09:21 Liquidity Without Hooks in Bitcoin 00:09:42 Gateway CTO: Nightmare of Endless Meetings 00:10:35 Public Mining Decision – Freedom Over Dollars 00:10:59 Serving Bitcoin as Citizen vs. Public CEO 00:11:16 Money Plateaus – Freedom is True Wealth About Gary A former natural gas insider turned Bitcoin multi-millionaire, Gary blends decades of experience in energy, finance, and tech into hard-hitting insights. • Website: https://garycardone.me/ • Twitter: @GaryCardone Hosts: Lawrence Lepard (@LawrenceLepard): Sound money advocate, fund manager, author of "The Big Print" Bob Burnett (@boomer_btc): Bitcoin evangelist, Founder/CEO of Barefoot Mining, former CTO at Gateway Inc. Board member at Ocean with over 40 years in tech and mining. Gary Leland (@GaryLeland): Founder of Bit Block Boom Bitcoin Conference. Supported By: Blockstream Jade: Easy, open-source Bitcoin-only cold storage. Get 10% off with code BOOMERS at blockstream.com. Unchained Signature: Premium custody for serious holders. 10% off first year with code BOOMERS10 at unchained.com/btcboomers Abundant Mines: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at abundantmines.com BITCOIN WELL is the best place to buy Bitcoin in Canada and the USA. Visit BITCOINWELL.COM/BTCSESSIONS Book Private Sessions: Master Bitcoin with experts at bitcoinmentor.io. Check Out the Previous Episode w Dr. Bob Murphy: https://youtu.be/5PBylH5h9TY #bitcoin #bitcoinboomers #bitcoinfreedom #fiatratrace #bitcoinmining #qe2025 #qe2026 #publicminers #deflation #bitcoinadoption #garycardone #larrylepard #bobburnett #garyleland #soundmoney #btc

    1h 35m
4.7
out of 5
34 Ratings

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