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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. 5 DAYS AGO

    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

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    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

  3. 24 JAN

    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

  4. 21 JAN

    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

  5. 12 JAN · 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

  6. 6 JAN

    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

  7. 31/12/2025 · VIDEO

    Symbiosis | Knut Svanholm: Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 7 of 12

    In Episode 7 of the Infinity Series, we sit down with world-renowned Bitcoin philosopher Knut Svanholm to explore the symbiotic relationship between humanity and Bitcoin. We dive deep into the "why" behind the technology—from escaping government dependence to the discovery of absolute mathematical scarcity. This isn't just a talk about price; it’s a deep dive into the game theory of survival, the "parasite" that kills all other parasites, and why Bitcoin is a discovery that can never happen again. In this episode, we discuss: - Bitcoin as a Symbiote: How it gives us superpowers and lowers time preference. - The Government "Tumor": Why dependency is the greatest threat to freedom. - Discovery vs. Invention: Why there can never be another Bitcoin (not even on Mars). - Game Theory & Geopolitics: Tit-for-tat strategies and the intuition of global leaders. - Escaping the Matrix: Turning "sludge" into sovereignty. Support the show:  Follow Knut Svanholm: @KnutSvanholm Follow Cypherpunk'd: @Cypherpunkd_ #Bitcoin #KnutSvanholm #Cypherpunk #Sovereignty #GameTheory #Economics

    32 min

  8. 24/12/2025 · VIDEO

    Memetics | Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 6 of 12

    In Episode 6 of our 12-part deep dive into Knut Svanholm's "Everything Divided By 21 Million," we explore one of the most fascinating concepts in Bitcoin philosophy: memetics and the unstoppable spread of ideas. KEY TOPICS COVERED: • Richard Dawkins' "The Selfish Gene" and the birth of memetic theory • How ideas evolve and survive like biological genes • Martin Luther's printing press revolution: the original meme warfare against institutional power • Why bad memes survive (and how Bitcoin is different) • The Lindy Effect: predicting which ideas will outlast us all • Bitcoin as "the mother meme" spawning infinite derivative ideas • The orange pill paradox: once infected, there's no way back • Why Bitcoin isn't just code—it's literally part of your brain • Sound money as a non-aggression principle converted into mathematics • The difference between Bitcoin the network, Bitcoin the idea, and Bitcoin the abstraction MIND-BLOWING INSIGHTS: Knut drops nuclear truth bombs about why smart people say stupid things about Bitcoin, how the "Bitcoin mind virus" permanently rewires your thinking, and why understanding the difficulty adjustment algorithm is the ultimate litmus test for Bitcoin critics. We explore how Bitcoin isn't backed by energy—it's backed by human action. Your satoshis don't exist on a blockchain somewhere; they exist in your head as the secret you keep from others. This realization changes everything. "We had this capacity all along. We just needed the corrective equation. The Beatles were right—all you need is love. We just hadn't found the equation for it yet when they wrote that song. And the equation is Satoshi's famous equation." ABOUT THE SERIES: This is Episode 6 of 12 in our comprehensive breakdown of Knut Svanholm's "Everything Divided By 21 Million"—one of the most philosophically profound Bitcoin books ever written. Each episode unpacks a different chapter, exploring how Bitcoin represents the ultimate evolution of money, mathematics, and human cooperation. 🎙️ GUEST: Knut Svanholm (@knutsvanholm) - Author, Bitcoin philosopher, and one of the most original thinkers in the space. Author of "Sovereignty Through Mathematics," "Bitcoin: Sovereignty Through Mathematics," and "Everything Divided By 21 Million." 🎬 HOSTED BY: Matty Ice (@)mattyIceSensei) - CEO of Consensus Protocol, host of the Cypherpunk'd podcast. 🔗 RESOURCES: • Get "Everything Divided By 21 Million" book • Follow Knut Svanholm: @knutsvanholm 🎧 LISTEN ON: • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • YouTube: You're already here! 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What was your "orange pill moment"? Can you think of anyone who truly understands Bitcoin's difficulty adjustment algorithm and still criticizes it? Drop your thoughts below. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for Episodes 7-12 as we continue exploring Bitcoin through the lens of philosophy, mathematics, and human nature. #Bitcoin #Memetics #KnutSvanholm #Cypherpunkd #BitcoinPhilosophy #OrangePill #SatoshiNakamoto #BitcoinPodcast #EverythingDividedBy21Million #BitcoinEducation #Sovereignty #SoundMoney #TheLindyEffect #RichardDawkins

    21 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
    97
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