Future Signal

Jarrett Carpenter

Future Signal is a podcast by Jarrett Carpenter that focuses on tomorrow's trends today. Learn more at https://www.futuresignal.xyz

  1. Why I Ditched My Smartphone For A Flip Phone Featuring Jack Kubinec | E051

    1D AGO

    Why I Ditched My Smartphone For A Flip Phone Featuring Jack Kubinec | E051

    In this episode, Jack Kubinec joins Jarrett to share his transformative experience of switching from a smartphone to a 'dumb phone,' exploring the profound effects on his time management, emotional awareness, and overall quality of life. He discusses how this transition has led to longer days, reduced anxiety, and a deeper connection to the present moment. The dialogue also touches on the societal implications of technology, the value of boredom, and the aesthetic appeal of analog living. Ultimately, Kubinec advocates for a more mindful relationship with technology, encouraging listeners to consider the impact of their devices on their lives. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/gRCQfLZIxpcSubstack Article - https://incompletelists.substack.com/p/6-months-with-a-flip-phoneCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:24 Jack Joins The Pod00:48 Dumb Phone Journey04:30 Dumb Phones Create You More Time07:36 Still Informed Even With A Dumb Phone?10:48 Dumb Phone Makes You Smarter14:28 Analog Pilled18:45 Unexpected Outcomes21:42 Impact On Content Creation26:08 Smartphones Numb Your Humanity32:00 Why You Need A Dumb PhoneJack on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-kubinec-3737ba233/Jack on X - https://x.com/whosknaveJack's Substack - https://incompletelists.substack.com/Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today.All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available here on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Social Media :X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalxyzFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/Episode’s music by @Txmmy_Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/TxmmyBeatsTo learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

    35 min
  2. Bitcoin Should Be Programmable Featuring Alex Bergeron | EO50

    DEC 16

    Bitcoin Should Be Programmable Featuring Alex Bergeron | EO50

    In this episode, Alex Bergeron, Head of Ecosystem at Ark Labs, joins Jarrett to discuss the evolution of Bitcoin, the role of ArK Labs and its relationship with ArKade, and the future of Bitcoin lending and financialization. They explore the differences between Arcade and the Lightning Network, the potential of on-chain treasury companies, and the importance of building a community around Bitcoin's programmable future. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/hMGuJ3ssb08 CHAPTERS 00:00 Episode Intro 00:16 Alex Joins The Pod 00:53 Alex's Bitcoin Journey 05:29 Ark Labs + Arkade 10:38 Arkade Isn't Lightning 15:32 Lightning Sucks 16:55 The Power Of Platform 29:40 Bitcoin Lending Minimums/Maximums 35:00 Arkade Is The Future 48:11 Onchain Decentralized Treasury Timeline Alex on X - https://x.com/bergealex4Arklabs on X - https://x.com/arklabshqArklabs Website - https://arklabs.xyz/Arkade on X - https://x.com/Arkade_OSArkade Website - https://arkadeos.com/Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today.All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available here on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Social Media :X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalxyzFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/Episode’s music by @Txmmy_Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/TxmmyBeatsTo learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

    54 min
  3. 4 Year Cycle Is Dead, Saylor's Strategy & Look Ahead At 2026 Featuring Alexander Blume | E049

    DEC 9

    4 Year Cycle Is Dead, Saylor's Strategy & Look Ahead At 2026 Featuring Alexander Blume | E049

    In this episode, Alexander Blume, CEO and Co-founder of Two Prime, joins Jarrett to discuss the state of Bitcoin as 2025 comes to a close, examining the breakdown of the traditional four-year cycle and the impact of institutional players on the market. The conversation also covers the strategic moves of companies like MicroStrategy and the evolving landscape of digital asset treasuries. Looking ahead to 2026, they explore the potential for new financial products and the increasing integration of Bitcoin into mainstream financial systems. Watch On YouTube - https://youtu.be/UZlWZgYwj-8CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:21 - Alex Joins The Pod00:38 - 4 Year Cycle Has Been Dead04:10 - Signal If Strategy Fails09:00 - Signal If Strategy Succeeds12:10 - What's Two Prime Looking Forward To In 2026?13:14 - What's Looking Up For Bitcoin In 2026?14:35 - Bitcoin Keeps Looking Better And Better16:36 - Institutions Are Going To Continue To Move To Bitcoin17:50 - 2026 Spicy TakesAlex's X - https://x.com/alexandersblumeAlex's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandersblum/Two Prime - https://www.twoprime.com/Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today.All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available here on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Social Media :X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalxyzFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/Episode’s music by @Txmmy_Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/TxmmyBeatsTo learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

    19 min
  4. Tomorrow's Digital & Physical Sovereignty Featuring Tony Yazbeck | E048

    DEC 2

    Tomorrow's Digital & Physical Sovereignty Featuring Tony Yazbeck | E048

    On this episode, Tony Yazbeck, from The Bitcoin Way, joins Jarrett to share his personal journey from experiencing a financial collapse in Lebanon to discovering Bitcoin as a solution. Tony discusses the importance of self-sovereignty, the challenges of survival during a crisis, and the services offered by The Bitcoin Way, which aims to educate individuals on Bitcoin and help them achieve financial independence. The conversation also touches on the societal implications of Bitcoin and the potential future of a world divided between those who embrace Bitcoin and those who remain in traditional financial systems. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/f5ENrfg9zHs CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Tony Joins The Pod 01:07 - Tony's Bitcoin Journey 10:15 - Lebanon TradFi System 20:17 - Individual Physical Self Sovereignty 29:30 - Panama + The Bitcoin Way 39:25 - The Bitcoin Way's Bitcoin Services 49:10 - Elysium + The Bitcoin Way Tony on X - https://x.com/V4BTC The Bitcoin Way on X - https://x.com/TheBitcoinWay_ The Bitcoin Way Website - https://www.thebitcoinway.com/ Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today.All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available here on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Social Media :X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalxyzFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/Episode’s music by @Txmmy_Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/TxmmyBeatsTo learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

    56 min
  5. Building The Amazon Of FinTech Featuring Steven Orr | E047

    NOV 25

    Building The Amazon Of FinTech Featuring Steven Orr | E047

    In this episode, Steven Orr, CEO & Founder of Quasar Markets, joins Jarrett to break down the current market and also dive into the "Amazon of FinTech", which hopes to a one-stop-shop for those looking to invest, learn, join community and grow in all things investing, finance and personal finance. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/p6CIwKkJDiE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro00:20 - Steven Joins The Pod 02:00 - "No Common Sense" In The Markets 03:30 - Trader vs Investor Sentiment 05:55 - Steve's Approach To The Market 09:15 - What AI Inning Are We In? 12:48 - What AI Project Could Flop 20:18 - AI Companies To Keep An Eye On 25:12 - Society's Too Dependent On Tech 31:10 - Advice For Gen-Z On Today's Markets 34:29 - Why Quasar Markets? 37:21 - Quasar's Educational Content 41:25 - Importance Of Community on Quasar 42:52 - Quasar Markets' Customer Avatar 47:28 - Texas Will Lead US AI Revolution 50:09 - Signal vs Noise Follow Steve on X - https://x.com/qmBigBeat Follow Steve on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/qmbigbeat/ Follow Quasar Markets on X - https://x.com/QuasarMarkets Quasar Markets' Website - https://www.quasarmarkets.com/ Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today.All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available here on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Social Media :X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalxyzFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/Episode’s music by @Txmmy_Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/TxmmyBeatsTo learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

    52 min
  6. How AI & Crypto Advance Financial Resilience In Emerging Markets Featuring Ken Kou | E046

    NOV 18

    How AI & Crypto Advance Financial Resilience In Emerging Markets Featuring Ken Kou | E046

    In this episode, Ken Kou, from Mercy Corps Ventures, joins Jarrett to discuss the intersection of AI, blockchain, and financial inclusion, particularly in emerging markets. They explore various initiatives aimed at improving financial access for unbanked populations, the challenges faced in implementing these technologies, and the importance of responsible AI deployment. The discussion also touches on the role of stablecoins in humanitarian aid, the significance of privacy in financial transactions, and the future potential of AI and crypto in driving financial inclusion and resilience in emerging markets. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/KQ5ziMRabLECHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:18 - Ken Joins The Pod01:58 - AI For Financial Resilience Fund (Apply Today Via Link ↓)04:44 - Crypto Case Studies08:50 - AI For Financial Resilience11:44 - The Symbiosis Between AI & Crypto14:49 - Responsibly Deploying AI17:37 - Positive Signals From Projects20:30 - Pros VS Cons Of AI22:17 - Stablecoins + Syria (Hesab Pay)27:45 - Digital Cash Preference29:22 - Stablecoins + Privacy35:18 - Internet Payments Protocols (Crypto + AI)38:15 - Signal VS Noise For Crypto For Financial InclusionKen's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethkou/MCV's AI Fund Call For Proposals - https://www.mercycorpsventures.com/blog/call-for-proposals-ai-for-financial-resilienceMCV's Website - https://medium.com/mercy-corps-social-venture-fundFuture Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today.All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available here on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Social Media :X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalxyzFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/Episode’s music by @Txmmy_Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/TxmmyBeatsTo learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

    40 min
  7. Why The World Needs Stablecoins Featuring Kevin Lehtiniitty | E045

    NOV 11

    Why The World Needs Stablecoins Featuring Kevin Lehtiniitty | E045

    In this episode, Kevin Lehtiniitty joins Jarrett to discuss the transformative nature of stablecoins, emphasizing that they are fundamentally software rather than traditional money. Kevin highlights the importance of programmable money and the shift in focus from technology to distribution, particularly in the context of bank-issued stablecoins and their associated counterparty risks.The conversation also touches upon the likely rise of CBDCs, how regulatory clariy continues to pay dividends for the overall crypto ecosystem and how algorithmic stablecoins shouldn't be deemed stablecoins. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZakD2x2aU5k CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:19 - Kevin Joins The Pod00:55 - Kevin's Crypto Journey From Bitcoin To Stablecoins04:41 - Unbanking06:40 - Everyone Has Stablecoin Access by 202710:45 - Stablecoin Benefits For The US13:28 - Stablecoin Benefits For The World19:29 - Stablecoins = New Swift (That Actually Settle In Real Time)21:24 - Better, Faster, Cheaper26:44 - GENIUS Act Impact30:44 - Starbucks (Hypothetically) Would Build Their Own Stablecoin35:00 - CBDCs May Be Inevitable38:48 - Multiple Stablecoin Wallets In The Future42:00 - Hopes For Clarity Act47:28 - TradFi Adoption49:00 - Why "Borderless:?53:25 - Challenging Global Regions For Stablecoin Adoption57:00 - How Many Stablecoins Do We Need?01:00:40 - Signal vs NoiseKevin on X - https://x.com/KevLehtKevin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlehtiniitty/Borderless - https://borderless.xyz/Borderless Benchmark - https://borderless.xyz/benchmarkFuture Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today.All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available here on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Social Media :X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalxyzFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/Episode’s music by @Txmmy_Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/TxmmyBeatsTo learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

    1h 5m
  8. Leveraging Bitcoin To Find FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Featuring Trey Sellers | E044

    NOV 4

    Leveraging Bitcoin To Find FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Featuring Trey Sellers | E044

    In this episode, Trey Sellers joins Jarrett to discuss Trey's journey from traditional finance to the world of Bitcoin and the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement.They explore the relevance of the 4% rule in the context of Bitcoin, the importance of financial sovereignty, and the challenges of real estate investing compared to Bitcoin. They also touch on the impact of AI on future job markets and financial planning, emphasizing the need for flexibility and adaptability in personal finance. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Sy7dkPKzlhQ CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:25 - Trey Joins The Pod03:20 - TradFi to Bitcoin Journey13:37 - Bitcoin + FIRE 25:30 - 4% Rule32:18 - Currency Debasement & Inflation34:14 - Tools To Calculate Bitcoin FI41:20 - Gen Z Question On Bitcoin44:08 - Balancing Stocks & Bitcoin45:50 - Discussing FI Isn't Easy53:08 - Gen Z & FIRE56:55 - What SVB Collapse Taught Us01:05:45 - Real Estate vs BitcoinTrey's X - https://x.com/ts_hodlTrey's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/treysellers/Trey's Substack - https://firebtc.substack.com/Unchained - https://www.unchained.com/Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today.All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available here on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Social Media :X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalxyzFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/Episode’s music by @Txmmy_Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/TxmmyBeatsTo learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

    1h 12m
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Future Signal is a podcast by Jarrett Carpenter that focuses on tomorrow's trends today. Learn more at https://www.futuresignal.xyz

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  • Creator
    Jarrett Carpenter
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jarrett Carpenter
  • Show Website
    Future Signal

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