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Protocol Pulse - Where Bitcoin Leaders Speak Truth Bringing you unfiltered conversations with the pioneers shaping decentralization. We attend every major Web3 conference hunting down the thought leaders, builders, and visionaries who are actually moving the needle. From Bitcoin conferences to DeFi summits, we break down the news that matters and capture the stories mainstream media won’t tell. Our team gets exclusive access to industry legends, emerging projects, and the minds behind the technology revolutionizing finance and freedom. Expect raw interviews, real insights, and zero corporate fluff. We’re freedom maxis with a cause (and possibly too much caffeine) bringing you the pulse of the protocol layer. Whether you’re a seasoned crypto veteran or just getting started in Web3, Protocol Pulse delivers the conversations and analysis you need to stay ahead of the curve. New episodes weekly. Follow us: X: @ProtocolPulseHQ

  1. 2025. 12. 16. · 비디오

    Why $1 Trillion in Stablecoins Will Centralize Crypto | Quai Network's Energy-Backed Proposal

    Just sat down with Alan Orwick from Quai Network at Mining Disrupt 2025 in Texas to discuss one of the most controversial takes in crypto right now: the stablecoin centralization problem. 🔥 KEY TOPICS COVERED: Why $1 trillion in stablecoins by 2030 threatens crypto decentralizationHow Quai uses ENERGY as a unit of account instead of fiat currencyThe two-token model: QUAI (store of value) + QI (energy-backed medium of exchange)Why Bitcoin hasn't achieved Satoshi's peer-to-peer cash vision yetGPU mining as the most grassroots distribution method for cryptoSolo mining without pools - how Quai solved Bitcoin's centralization problemBuilding trustless Bitcoin bridges using zero-knowledge proofsThe connection between energy production and national prosperity Alan breaks down how Quai Network is rethinking proof-of-work by tying cryptocurrency directly to electricity consumption, creating what might be the first true "energy-based money" since Bitcoin. We also dive into: ✅ The Bitcoin knots vs core debate ✅ OP_CAT and Bitcoin programmability ✅ Why Lightning Network can't scale to everyone ✅ Using GPU networks for ZK-proof generation ✅ The future of decentralized bridging This is a technical deep-dive for anyone interested in proof-of-work innovation, energy economics, and the future of decentralized money. 🎙️ Recorded at Mining Disrupt 2025, Texas 💬 Follow the conversation and share your thoughts below #Bitcoin #Crypto #ProofOfWork #QuaiNetwork #Stablecoins #EnergyMoney #GPUMining #Decentralization #MiningDisrupt

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  2. 2025. 08. 27. · 비디오

    How Bitcoiners Get A Second Passport: El Salvador, Portugal & Anarchy | Katie The Russian

    Katie "the Russian" shares her incredible journey from professional sailor in Siberia to Bitcoin entrepreneur and founder of Plan B Passport (recently acquired by CitizenX). In this deep conversation at Bitcoin 2025, we explore how Bitcoin's low time preference mindset transformed not just her business approach, but her entire life philosophy. 🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED: • How Plan B Passport got acquired by CitizenX and Katie's new role as CMO • Why Bitcoin creates low time preference thinking that improves every area of life • The cultural differences between Russia and America that shaped her worldview • Why she believes in anarchism as "no rulers, not no rules" • The top citizenship by investment programs for Bitcoiners:   - El Salvador: $1M donation for quick Bitcoin-native citizenship   - Portugal: €500K investment that lets you stack Bitcoin while gaining citizenship   - Antigua: $270K donation with full Bitcoin payment options • How nation-states are now competing for Bitcoiners and their capital • Practical advice for establishing Plan B options through ancestral ties and residency Katie's story perfectly illustrates the Sovereign Individual thesis in action - how Bitcoin enables geographic arbitrage and forces governments to compete for citizens rather than simply extract from them. Whether you're curious about second citizenship, inspired by entrepreneurial journeys, or interested in how Bitcoin philosophy affects real-world decisions, this conversation delivers incredible insights from someone living the decentralized future today. 🔗 CONNECT WITH KATIE: Twitter: @PlanBpassport Recorded live at The Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Las Vegas #Bitcoin #SecondCitizenship #Entrepreneurship #SovereignIndividual #PlanB #CitizenX #Bitcoin2025

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  3. 2025. 07. 28. · 비디오

    This Bitcoin Life Insurance Company Just Raised $40M vs Traditional Life Insurance SCAM

    Is traditional life insurance a scam? With the dollar's purchasing power plummeting, saving for the future in fiat currency feels like a losing game. In this episode, we sit down with Zac Townsend, the co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world's first life insurance company fully denominated in Bitcoin. Backed by Sam Altman and other Silicon Valley heavyweights, Meanwhile is a fully regulated entity in Bermuda, offering a simple, powerful financial tool to build intergenerational wealth on a Bitcoin standard. Zac breaks down how their whole life policies work, allowing you to pay premiums and receive claims entirely in BTC. We dive into the massive tax advantages, like borrowing against your policy's value tax-free without triggering capital gains. Zac also explains how they generate safe, sustainable yield, contrasting their long-term, risk-averse model with the catastrophic failures of companies like BlockFi and Celsius. If you're looking for a way to secure your family's future, manage your Bitcoin legacy, and legally sidestep capital gains tax, this is a must-watch conversation. 🔗 Check out Meanwhile: https://meanwhile.bm ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Meet the CEO of the World's First Bitcoin Life Insurance Company 02:15 - Why Traditional Life Insurance is a "Ponzi Scheme" 05:30 - How a Bitcoin Whole Life Policy Actually Works 08:45 - The TAX-FREE Bitcoin Wealth Hack You Need to Know 12:10 - Solving Bitcoin Inheritance & Custody Risk 15:00 - How Meanwhile Generates Safe 3% Yield (And Avoids BlockFi's Mistakes) 19:22 - The Vision: Banking the Unbanked on a Bitcoin Standard #Bitcoin #LifeInsurance #Wealth #Crypto #Taxes #Meanwhile Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and is not financial or legal advice. Please consult with a professional before making any financial decisions.

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Protocol Pulse - Where Bitcoin Leaders Speak Truth Bringing you unfiltered conversations with the pioneers shaping decentralization. We attend every major Web3 conference hunting down the thought leaders, builders, and visionaries who are actually moving the needle. From Bitcoin conferences to DeFi summits, we break down the news that matters and capture the stories mainstream media won’t tell. Our team gets exclusive access to industry legends, emerging projects, and the minds behind the technology revolutionizing finance and freedom. Expect raw interviews, real insights, and zero corporate fluff. We’re freedom maxis with a cause (and possibly too much caffeine) bringing you the pulse of the protocol layer. Whether you’re a seasoned crypto veteran or just getting started in Web3, Protocol Pulse delivers the conversations and analysis you need to stay ahead of the curve. New episodes weekly. Follow us: X: @ProtocolPulseHQ