OffZero from LearnBitcoin.io

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Welcome to OffZero, the new Podcast from the team at LearnBitcoin.io hosted by Keith Laska, aka Professor ₿. We strive for an informal and relaxed atmosphere so that you can learn about Bitcoin topics comfortably. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 2024/05/29

    OffZero with Eric Balchunas | Episode 11

    Today, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg. Eric shares his expertise on the explosive success of Bitcoin spot ETFs and their impact on the market. Throughout the episode, they discuss the unexpected approval of the Ethereum spot ETF, the differences between Bitcoin ETFs and the spot market, institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs, and the influence of financial advisors and middle America RIAs. They also delve into the political influences on crypto regulation, the role of ETF flows in Bitcoin's price movements, and the future of digital assets. If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing. Where to find Eric: - X/ Twitter: @EricBalchunas - LinkedIn: ericbalchunas Eric's Charity Choice: https://www.autismspeaks.org/ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Intro to Ilya and Megawatt 02:51 - Getting into Bitcoin during the 2017 bull market 05:38 - Demystifying how Bitcoin mining works 09:36 - Tips for starting a small-scale mining operation 12:04 - Misconceptions about mining's energy use 15:39 - Revitalizing communities with mining 18:33 - Concerns over proposed federal mining taxes 23:13 - Education key to state-level advocacy 25:58 - Thoughts on Bitcoin ETFs 30:07 - Importance of user-friendly Bitcoin access 32:49 - Miners providing grid balancing services 36:03 - Where to find Ilya online Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us. Website: learnbitcoin.io Follow Us on other Platforms! - X/ Twitter: @LearnBitcoin_ - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 分钟

  2. 2024/03/11

    OffZero with Ilya Rekhter | Episode 10

    Today, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing Ilya Rekhter. Ilya is the CEO of Megawatt, a sustainable Bitcoin miner in Indiana. Throughout the episode, Ilya explains how he got started in the 2017 bull market and his path into Bitcoin mining. They also discuss how mining works, rebutting energy concerns, using mining to revitalize communities, fighting proposed federal taxes, educating state legislators, his thoughts on the recent ETFs approval, the need for easy Bitcoin access options, and how miners help stabilize grids. If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing. Where to find Ilya: - X/ Twitter: @ilyaXindy - LinkedIn: ilya-rekhter-434aa2/ Ilya's Charity Choice: @skot9000's https://bitaxe.org/ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Intro to Ilya and Megawatt 02:51 - Getting into Bitcoin during the 2017 bull market 05:38 - Demystifying how Bitcoin mining works 09:36 - Tips for starting a small-scale mining operation 12:04 - Misconceptions about mining's energy use 15:39 - Revitalizing communities with mining 18:33 - Concerns over proposed federal mining taxes 23:13 - Education key to state-level advocacy 25:58 - Thoughts on Bitcoin ETFs 30:07 - Importance of user-friendly Bitcoin access 32:49 - Miners providing grid balancing services 36:03 - Where to find Ilya online Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us. Website: learnbitcoin.io Follow Us on other Platforms! - X/ Twitter: @LearnBitcoin_ - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 分钟

  3. 2024/03/04

    OffZero with Isaiah Douglass | Episode 9

    Today, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing Isaiah Douglass. Once a CFP, Isaiah is now an Account Executive at Swan Bitcoin and is helping to educate their private clients on the benefits of allocating to Bitcoin. Throughout the episode, they discuss the differences between buying spot Bitcoin versus Bitcoin ETFs, Swan's products like self-custody vaults and retirement accounts, reasons why advisors hesitate to allocate to Bitcoin, volatility changes from the ETFs, Bitcoin reaching gold's market cap, and how advisors can start integrating Bitcoin into client portfolios. If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing. Where to find Isaiah: - X/ Twitter: @IDFinancial - LinkedIn: isaiah-douglass-29255462 Isaiah's Charity Choice: https://opensats.org/donate IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Intro to Isaiah and Swan Bitcoin 03:10 - Buying real Bitcoin vs. Bitcoin ETFs 05:10 - Overview of Swan's products and services 09:53 - Safest place to keep Bitcoin assets 14:44 - Bitcoin volatility and the ETF impact 17:28 - Bitcoin reaching gold's market cap 21:56 - Why advisors hesitate to allocate to Bitcoin 25:51 - Getting advisor buy-in for Bitcoin 30:52 - Connecting with Isaiah on social media 32:42 - Isaiah's 30-second Bitcoin pitch Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us. Website: learnbitcoin.io Follow Us on other Platforms! - X/ Twitter: @LearnBitcoin_ - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 分钟

  4. 2024/02/26

    OffZero with Michael Willis | Episode 8

    Today, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Willis. Podcast summary: Keith interviews Michael Willis, president of One Fund LLC launching Cyber Hornets ETFs bridging Wall Street and Bitcoin. They discuss what an ETF is, ETF bitcoin storage, differentiating factors of Cyber Hornets ETFs, views on ETF inflows, concerns around potential capital controls by government, predictions for 2024 ETF inflows, and evolving view of bitcoin as a mainstream asset class. If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing. Where to find Mike: - X/ Twitter: @mikewillis500 - LinkedIn: michael-willis-18507616 Mike's Charity Choice: https://miprimerbitcoin.io/en/donate/ IN THIS EPISODE: 1. Intro to Mike and ETFs (00:44) 2. Explaining what an ETF is (01:42) 3. Who stores Bitcoin for ETFs? (04:27) 4. Cyber Hornets ETF differentiation (07:11) 5. Views on ETF inflows so far (20:17) 6. Concerns about potential capital controls (32:14) 7. Predicting 2024 ETF inflows (38:30) 8. Freedom money and asset class evolution (40:40) Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us. Website: learnbitcoin.io Follow Us on other Platforms! - X/ Twitter: @LearnBitcoin_ - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 分钟

  5. 2024/02/19

    OffZero with Dennis Porter | Episode 7

    Today, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing Dennis Porter. Dennis is the CEO and Co-Founder of Satoshi Action Fund, a nonpartisan, non-profit, educational organization that advocates for Bitcoin mining and privacy rights at the state level. They discuss confusion around mining's energy use, importance of self-custody, predictions for future digital asset regulation, grid balancing incentives for miners, and Dennis' call to action to build Bitcoin businesses. If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing. Where to find Dennis: - X/ Twitter: @Dennis_Porter_ - LinkedIn: dennis-porter-396335220 Dennis' Charity Choice: https://opensats.org/donate IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Intro to Dennis and Satoshi Action Fund 04:38 - Confusion around Bitcoin mining's energy use 07:35 - Protecting rights to self-custody and privacy 15:45 - Educating legislators on Bitcoin benefits 18:33 - Vision for digital asset regulation in 5 years 23:09 - Creative energy sources for mining 25:31 - Encouraging miners to help stabilize grids 29:30 - Call to build Bitcoin businesses Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us. Website: learnbitcoin.io Follow Us on other Platforms! - X/ Twitter: @LearnBitcoin_ - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 分钟

  6. 2024/02/14

    OffZero with Drew Fischer | Episode 6

    Today, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing Drew Fischer. Drew is the Ecommerce Manager for the OG Bitcoin company, Blockstream. During the episode, Drew talks about how he got into Bitcoin and provides advice for younger generations looking to learn about and save in Bitcoin. They discuss Bitcoin as a savings technology, building on top of Bitcoin's base layer, self-custody vs Bitcoin ETFs, and the potential dangers of central bank digital currencies. Drew recommends several books for newbies to learn about Bitcoin which can be found listed below. If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing. Where to find Drew: - X/ Twitter: @fischin4sats - LinkedIn: drew-fischer-a727ba128 Drew's Charity Choice: https://miprimerbitcoin.io/en/donate/ Drew's Recommended Bitcoin Resources: - Study The Cantillon Effect - The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future by Jeff Booth - The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking by Saifedean Ammous - The Number Zero and Bitcoin by Robert Breedlove (https://breedlove22.medium.com/the-number-zero-and-bitcoin-4c193336db5b) - Bitcoin-only Exchanges: Swan Bitcoin, River, Unchained IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Podcast Introduction 00:40 - Introduction to Drew and discovering Bitcoin 01:23 - Getting rugged by altcoins in 2017 02:27 - Realizing Bitcoin, not cRyPtO 05:39 - Overview of Blockstream and scaling Bitcoin 09:28 - Self-custody vs Bitcoin ETFs 16:04 - Dangers of Central Bank Digital Currencies 18:40 - Bitcoin aligns with American ideals 20:25 - Orange pilling the younger generations 22:50 - Drew's reading recommendations for newbies Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us. Website: learnbitcoin.io Follow Us on other Platforms! - X/ Twitter: @LearnBitcoin_ - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 分钟

  7. 2024/01/26

    OffZero with British HODL | Episode 5

    Today, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing British HODL. In this episode, we cover the monumental impact of the SEC approving Bitcoin ETFs and how it will drive the next leg up for Bitcoin. British HODL explains why volatility may dampen as institutions enter the market. He advises getting to at least 1 full bitcoin this cycle before prices potentially soar out of reach. We also explore Bitcoin's digital gold narrative, how self-custody provides ultimate security, but ETFs will dominate for convenience and yield generation, and why corporate bitcoin allocations will pale compared to asset managers plowing in. If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing. Where to find British HODL: - X/ Twitter: @BritishHodl British HODL's Charity Choice: https://www.realbedford.com/donations Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us. Website: learnbitcoin.io Follow Us on other Platforms! - X/ Twitter: @LearnBitcoin_ - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 分钟

  8. 2024/01/11

    OffZero with Matt Golliher | Episode 4

    Today, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Golliher. Matt is a financial advisor with Vista Investment Partners, a Registered Investment Advisor located in Richmond, IN. Matt became a Bitcoiner in 2020, and since then, he has focused on bridging the gap between Bitcoin and traditional wealth management – both for clients and fellow financial advisors. In this episode, Matt discusses Bitcoin's revolutionary technology for digital money without centralized control which cannot be said for broader "crypto". He also explains why most financial advisors have been slow to understand Bitcoin's potential, both as an investment and threat to traditional advisory models. If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing. Where to find Matt: - X/ Twitter: @MattGolliher - LinkedIn: Matt-Golliher Matt's Charity Choice: https://hrf.org/devfund Matt's Recommended Bitcoin Resources: - Inventing Bitcoin: The Technology Behind the First Truly Scarce and Decentralized Money Explained by Yan Pritzker - The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking by Saifedean Ammous - The "What is Money?" Show by Robert Breedlove: The Saylor Series - Bitcoin-only Exchanges: Swan Bitcoin, River, Unchained VISTA'S DISCLAIMER: Vista Investment Partners is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply any level of skill or training. The oral and written communications of an adviser provide you with information about which you determine to hire or retain an adviser. For more information please visit: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov and search for our firm name. This presentation has been provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security or strategy. The investment strategy and themes discussed herein may be unsuitable for investors depending on their specific investment objectives and financial situation. Information obtained from third-party sources is believed to be reliable though its accuracy is not guaranteed. Opinions expressed in this commentary reflect subjective judgments of the author based on conditions at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us. Website: learnbitcoin.io Follow Us on other Platforms! - X/ Twitter: @LearnBitcoin_ - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 分钟

  9. 2023/12/20

    OffZero with Fred Krueger | Episode 3

    Today, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing Fred Krueger. Fred has a PhD. in mathematics and describes himself as a Bitcoin quasi-maximalist. He shares his background and journey to Bitcoin, as well as predictions for adoption and price cycles in the years ahead based on historical examples like the gold ETF. We discuss topics from Bitcoin's role as a store of value in the developed and developing world to the coming wave of securitization led by Wall Street If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing. Where to find Fred: - X/ Twitter: @dotkrueger Fred's Charity Choice: https://www.integrofoundation.org/ Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us. Website: learnbitcoin.io Follow Us on other Platforms! - X/ Twitter: @LearnBitcoin_ - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 分钟

  10. 2023/12/11

    OffZero with Rajat Soni | Episode 2

    Today, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing Rajat Soni. Rajat is a CFA and serves as a personal finance educator and coach with over 200,000 followers across his social media platforms. In this episode, Rajat shares his background and his recent emergence into Bitcoin Twitter, Bitcoin's passive investment strategy and the further devaluation of other assets, benefits and concerns of a Bitcoin ETF, and the importance of keep Bitcoin apolitical. If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing. Where to find Rajat: - X/ Twitter: @rajatsonifnance - Instagram: rajatsonifinance - Website: http://rajatsonifinance.com/ - Newsletter: https://rajatsonifinance.substack.com/ Rajat's Charity Choice: https://www.satoshiaction.io/ Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us. Website: learnbitcoin.io Follow Us on other Platforms! - X/ Twitter: @LearnBitcoin_ - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 分钟

  11. 2023/11/15

    OffZero with Peter St. Onge | Genesis Episode

    In this Genesis episode, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing Peter St. Onge, Ph.D. Peter earned his Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University. A former Montreal Economic Institute Senior Fellow and university business professor, he currently serves as an Economic Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation and Fellow at Mises Institute. Peters makes daily videos on economics and freedom where he breaks down the market news in a simple and bite-size way. If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing. Where to find Peter: - X/ Twitter: @profstonge - Website: https://peterstonge.com/ Peter's Charity Choice: https://mises.org/ Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us. Website: learnbitcoin.io Follow Us on other Platforms! - X/ Twitter: @LearnBitcoin_ - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 分钟
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Welcome to OffZero, the new Podcast from the team at LearnBitcoin.io hosted by Keith Laska, aka Professor ₿. We strive for an informal and relaxed atmosphere so that you can learn about Bitcoin topics comfortably. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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