Sam sits down with Matyáš Kuchař and Knut Svanholm to discuss Bitcoin adoption in Europe, why we're already living through hyperbitcoinization, and why the European Bitcoin community is primed to "level up." Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Knut: https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm Connect with Matyas: https://twitter.com/M…

Sooly Kobayashi joins us to talk about his perspectives on Bitcoin adoption in the Middle East and Africa, including the potential of Bitcoin mining, the impact of high fees, and driving adoption with small and medium businesses. Check it out! Key Takeaways: 🔹 Bitcoin adoption is growing rapidly in Africa, particularly as a medium of exchange in co…

Seb Bunney of Looking Glass Education joins us to discuss the hidden cost of money, and much more! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Bitcoin education for the layperson 🔹 The relationship between Bitcoin and the state 🔹 The art of creativity And More! Connect with Seb and Looking Glass Education: https://twitter.com/sebbunney https://twitter.com/LookingGlass…

Sam sits down with Chris Kuiper, Director of Research at Fidelity Digital Assets, to discuss Bitcoin's emergence as an institutional-grade asset, the merits of Proof of Work, the economics of the Bitcoin halving, the different channels to gain Bitcoin exposure, and how he envisions Bitcoin may mature in the future. Connect with Sam: https://twitter…

Titus Gebel joins us to discuss the concept of free private cities! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Libertarian philosophy underpinning free private cities 🔹 Bitcoin's role in free private cities 🔹 Current free city projects And More! Connect with Titus and the Free Cities Projects: https://twitter.com/titusgebel https://free-cities.org/ https://tipolis.co…

Sam, Vijay, and Brady recap the most important macro events of Q1 2024, the current state of the Bitcoin bull market, the upcoming halving, and the rapidly developing Bitcoin ETF market. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Vijay: https://twitter.com/real_vijay Connect with Brady: https://twitter.com/CitizenBitcoin 00:00:00 …

Our friend Hodlonaut joins us to talk about freedom, integrity, and Bitcoin! It's also our 100th episode! Yay! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 We are all Satoshi except one guy 🔹 Standing up for freedom 🔹 Maintaining integrity in challenging times And More! Connect with Hodlonaut: https://twitter.com/hodlonaut http://www.citadel21.com/ Connect with Us: htt…

Matt Hill from Start9 joins us for a discussion on sovereign computing! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Introduction to Start9 🔹 Misconceptions about cloud computing 🔹 Fighting for a sovereign future And More! Connect with Matt and Start9: https://twitter.com/_MattHill_ https://twitter.com/start9labs https://start9.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedom…

Sam sits down with Luke Gromen to discuss current dollar dynamics, potential drivers of persistent inflation, and the bullish case for Bitcoin and gold. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Luke: https://twitter.com/LukeGromen 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:00:32 “Marathon” ad read 00:00:58 “Pacific Bitcoin” ad read 00…

Martin Kuchař joins us to preview BTC Prague 2024! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 BTC Prague 2024 Bitcoin Conference - June 13-15 🔹 Czech history of fighting for freedom 🔹 The Bitcoin movement in the Czech republic 🔹 Organizing Bitcoin conferences And More! Connect with Martin: https://twitter.com/kucharmartin_ Join us at BTC Prague! Use code FREEDOM! htt…

Eric V Stacks joins us to discuss the parallels between Bitcoin and the Cannabis industry - and then we get philosophical! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Comparing the Bitcoin and cannabis industries 🔹 The effects of prohibition 🔹 Bitcoin and quantum physics 🔹 Simulation theory 🔹 Individual and consensual realities And More! Connect with Eric: https://twi…

Sam sits down with Larry Lepard to talk about the unsustainable nature of government spending, the inflationary backdrop, institutional Bitcoin adoption, Bitcoin vs. gold, and the $34.6 trillion debt elephant in the room. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:00:35 “Pacific Bitcoin Festival” 00:01:45 Introducing Larry Lepard 00:02:06 How…

Tomer Strolight joins us for a discussion about big ideas such as heroism in Bitcoin, how Bitcoin rescues people from fiat consciousness, and more! Recorded in person at Bitcoin Atlantis on Madeira! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Difficulties orange pilling communities 🔹 The broken concept of net worth 🔹 Satoshi and other heroes in Bitcoin 🔹 The block spa…

Luxor’s Matt Williams and Colin Harper join Sam Callahan for an in-depth discussion on the impact that the Bitcoin halving will have on miners, how the mining industry will scale over the next decade, and the emerging Bitcoin mining derivatives market. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Colin: https://twitter.com/AsILayHod…

Peter McCormack join us to talk about anything but Bitcoin! It's What Bitcoin Didn't! Recorded impromptu in a free hour at Bitcoin Atlantis on Madeira. *** We had some audio issues at the start - please bear with us, it gets fixed after a few minutes! *** Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Musical influences - especially metal 🔹 Favorite song, band, and gig 🔹…

Preston Pysh joins us to discuss how Bitcoin will look in the next 10 years and beyond, including Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy, the Bitcoin ETFs, the influence of Ordinals, and more! Recorded in person at Bitcoin Atlantis on Madeira! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Bitcoin and investing after hyperbitcoinization 🔹 Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy 🔹 Bit…

Sam sits down with Bitcoin Magazine Editor Pete Rizzo to dissect the newly released Satoshi emails as well as discuss the ongoing trial of COPA vs Craig Wright, the current state of the market through a historical lens and Bitcoin's value proposition as an apolitical money. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Pete: https://…

Lawrence Lepard joins us to talk about how the FREE Madeira organization brought the Bitcoin community to Madeira with Bitcoin Atlantis - recorded in person from the conference! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Larry's involvement with FREE Madeira 🔹 Cyber safety in the Bitcoin space 🔹 Gold as Bitcoin for boomers 🔹 Bitcoin compared to Microsoft and the inte…

Eric Weiss joins us for an in-person episode straight from the Bitcoin Atlantis conference on Madeira! Eric won't be selling his Bitcoin, and he tells us why! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Introduction to Eric and his Bitcoin investment fund 🔹 Insights into the launch and impact of Bitcoin ETFs 🔹 The institutional approach to Bitcoin investment 🔹 The fut…

In this episode we're joined for the second time by our friend Rafe, contributor to Wasabi Wallet, for a discussion on Bitcoin privacy, human behavior, and the pursuit of meaning in the modern age. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The critical need for privacy in Bitcoin 🔹 Exploring human psychology and decision-making. 🔹 Rafe’s personal journey and philoso…

James Seyffart, ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence joins Sam Callahan for an in-depth discussion on the massive success of the launch of the Bitcoin ETF’s. They discuss how the ETF’s operate with purchasing Bitcoin, settlement time, and inflows, and how traditional finance is opening up to Bitcoin as an asset. Connect with Sam Callahan: https://…

Our guest this episode is Surfer Jim, surfer, entrepreneur, and Bitcoin Adviser! We dive deep into the philosophical and practical aspects of Bitcoin, examining its impact on individual freedom and the broader economic landscape. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The metaphysical implications of Bitcoin and its role in shaping reality 🔹 Discussion on scarcit…

On this episode Sam sits down with President of the Texas Blockchain Council Lee Bratcher to discuss the EIA's mandatory survey on miners, Bitcoin emerging as a political talking point, and how Bitcoin mining is impacting the electrical grid in Texas. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Lee: https://twitter.com/lee_bratcher…

In this episode, we're joined by Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan Bitcoin, and staunch defender of Bitcoin against scams and bad actors. Here Comes Cory! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The latest threats to Bitcoin 🔹 Swan's new mining division 🔹 Cory's outlook for Bitcoin in the near term What You Will Discover: 🔹 Swan's plans for 2024 🔹 Exciting conference pl…

Sam is joined by Head of Swan Mining, Rapha Zagury and CEO of Barefoot Mining, Bob Burnett for an in-depth conversation on the Bitcoin mining industry. They discuss Swan’s bold mining initiative, the differences in the various mining pools/operators, and how the upcoming halving will affect the industry as a whole. Connect with: Sam Callahan: https…

In this episode, we're joined by our friend Matteo Pellegrini, founder and CEO of Orange Pill App! We discuss the new merchant feature, views on the Bitcoin network vs the asset, the nature of social media, and more! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Matteo's vision for Bitcoin community building 🔹 The innovative features of Orange Pill App 🔹 Overcoming chal…

Sam sits down with long time Bitcoin advocate, writer and speaker Tuur Demeester, to discuss ETFs, the upcoming halving, and how to prepare for the impending Bitcoin Boom in 2024 and 2025. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Tuur: https://twitter.com/TuurDemeester Read Tuur's Work at https://adamantresearch.com Timestamps: …

This episode delves into Natalie Brunell's journey from mainstream media journalist to a Bitcoin advocate. Discover how Bitcoin injected a dose of optimism into her life, reshaping her views on the future and financial independence. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The transformative power of Bitcoin in Natalie's life 🔹 Challenges and opportunities within t…

Sam sits down with Samson Mow of Jan3 and André Loja, founder of the F.R.E.E. Madeira initiative to chat about the challenging mission of spreading Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption around the world. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:34 Introducing Samson and André 00:02:30 Pro-Bitcoin President of Madeira’s Recent Troubles 00:06:39 Bitcoi…

In this episode, we're joined by our friend Metamick, the co-founder and CEO of Geyser, a revolutionary Bitcoin crowdfunding platform. Discover how Geyser is breaking barriers and offering unprecedented access to creator funding across the globe. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Introduction to Geyser and its global impact 🔹 Metamick's journey to Bitcoin 🔹 …

In this episode of the Freedom Footprint Show, Stephan Livera joins us for a conversation on Bitcoin, Austrian Economics, Bitcoin ETFs, current issues such as ordinals and CTV, and more! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Stephan Livera's journey into Bitcoin and libertarianism 🔹 Jamie Dimon's misconceptions about Bitcoin 🔹 The intertwining of Austrian Econom…

Join us in this enlightening episode with Ella Hough, Generation Z Bitcoin advocate. Engage with Ella as she shares her journey from initially perceiving Bitcoin as a mere investment to recognizing its deeper significance in fostering freedom and knowledge. This episode delves into Ella's unique perspective as a cognitive science student and her ef…

Sam sits down with Andi Pitt from Ego Death Capital to hear more about the world of Bitcoin venture capital, her general thoughts on the current investing landscape, and about what sectors of the Bitcoin ecosystem excites her the most in 2024. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:10 Introducing “Andi Pitt” 00:01:51 “Focusing on Bitcoin” -…

This episode of the Freedom Footprint Show features our good friend Volker, German book translator and social media luminary. Hosts Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf discuss with him the concepts of free will, consciousness, and the societal impact of Bitcoin. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The debate around free will and its implications for human behavior.…

Sam sits down with Fred Thiel, CEO at Marathon Digital to talk about the upcoming Bitcoin supply halving, how Marathon is positioning itself to be one of the largest mining companies in the world in 2024, and what the new Bitcoin spot ETFs mean for investors in mining stocks. Connect with Sam: Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect wit…

Luke Broyles returns to the show to talk about his new role with The Bitcoin Adviser, and everything else he's working on in the Bitcoin space. This episode explores Bitcoin multi-sig self custody, its risks, and advancements, while contrasting to custodial solutions such as the recent Bitcoin ETFs. The conversation also explores the potential for …

Join us on an inspiring episode with our friend Roger9000, a musician deeply embedded in the Bitcoin community. Roger shares his journey from music to Bitcoin, illuminating the paths of self-discovery and authenticity. Key Points Discussed: 🔹Exploring Bitcoin’s influence on music and art. 🔹Roger9000's journey from musician to Bitcoin enthusiast. 🔹T…

Sam sits down with Alex Epstein to discuss the potential impact of Bitcoin mining on the energy industry more broadly, explore the crumbling ESG narrative, and break down the common argument that "Bitcoin is bad for the environment." Connect with: Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Alex Epstein: https://twitter.com/AlexEpstein Timestamps: …

In this episode we're joined by Bitcoin Mechanic to talk about how Ocean Mining is revolutionizing the Bitcoin mining pool concept while fighting malicious attacks on Bitcoin through ordinal and inscription spam. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Overview of Ocean Mining Pool's mission 🔹 The growing concern of spam on Bitcoin 🔹 Ethical considerations in Bitc…

Brady returns to sit down with Sam and Preston as they break down all the important developments in Q4 and look at ahead at what to expect in Bitcoin and the broader financial markets in the New Year. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:03:05 Introducing Preston and Sam 00:03:55 “Proof of Keys" Day 00:07:37 Importance of Self-Custody 0…

Join us as we explore JAN3's global mission for Bitcoin adoption with Samson Mow and Prince Filip. They discuss the debut of Aqua Wallet and their efforts to integrate Bitcoin into the fabric of nation-states. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The vision behind JAN3 and its global Bitcoin initiatives 🔹 Challenges and opportunities in nation-state Bitcoin ado…

In this episode we're joined by Giacomo Zucco to discuss ordinals, inscriptions, and other forms of spam on Bitcoin, including their impact on fee rates, and what can be done about them in the future. We also discuss Ocean.xyz, Giacomo's education initiative, and how to reach adjacent thinkers to help spread the Bitcoin message. Key Points Discusse…

In this episode we're joined by returning guest Angelo Morgan-Somers! We delve into Angelo's latest projects and his insights on how to effectively communicate Bitcoin's value to a wider audience. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The evolution of Bitcoin education and content creation 🔹 Angelo's perspective on Bitcoin's fundamental principles 🔹 The intersec…

Sam sits down with CSO of the Human Rights Foundation Alex Gladstein to discuss Argentina and the IMF, Bitcoin adoption during his recent visit to Africa, the HRF’s new CBDC tracker, and more. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:01:27 Introducing Alex Gladstein 00:02:04 Javier Milei & the IMF Playbook 00:11:49 Argentina’s Transition to…

This episode features an in-depth discussion with Bitcoin analyst Dylan LeClair, who shares his comprehensive view of Bitcoin's role in the global economic framework. Dylan shares his journey into Bitcoin, delving into his analytical approach and insights on macroeconomic cycles, Bitcoin's impact on energy consumption, and the future of global fina…

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with two Bitcoin educators in Natalie Brunell and Stephan Livera. In this conversation, they discuss the new Bitcoin course they collaborated on, how to effectively orange pill your friends and family, and why Bitcoin is "the biggest tent." "Welcome to Bitcoin" A FREE 1-hour course hosted by Natalie Brun…

In this we welcome Rob Brinded, the author of "Mind Decentralised: Becoming Masterless". Rob shares his unique perspective on human behavior, conditioning, and the transformative power of observing our own minds. He delves into the concept of 'hamster wheels' - the mental patterns we form early in life, which dictate our behaviors and shape our rea…

In this episode we're joined by André Loja, entrepreneur and Bitcoiner from Madeira and good friend of the show! We explore the upcoming Bitcoin Atlantis conference, a landmark event in Madeira, and delve into how Bitcoin is reshaping the island's future. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 André's role in spearheading Bitcoin Atlantis and his collaboration wi…

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, Sam sits down with John Haar and Dr. Jeff Ross to discuss all things macro. They touch on whether or not this could be the end of the Fed’s hiking cycle, delve deep into the current state of the housing market, explore inflation vs deflationary pressures, and discuss gold and Bitcoin’s value proposition. Connect…

Today we are joined by Dominic Frisby for a captivating discussion on the complexities of money and taxation. Dominic takes us on a journey through the history of money, taxation, and the quirks of the metric system. His unique blend of humor and insight offers an engaging exploration of these topics. Dominic Frisby is a multi-talented British auth…