Bitcoin for Millennials

Stephen Perrenod is an astrophysicist and technology consultant with over 30 years of experience in high performance computing. He’s the author of two books on cosmology and has been writing and speaking about Bitcoin for a decade.› https://x.com/moneyordebtPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction and Context of Bitcoin Bubbles02:26 - Alchemy, Energy, and Bitcoin's Value04:55 - Power Laws vs. Exponential Growth in Bitcoin07:59 - Bitcoin vs. Gold: A Comparative Analysis09:59 - Market Dynamics: Bitcoin's Correlation with Gold12:33 - Understanding Bitcoin's Value Proposition15:12 - Volatility and Long-Term Perspectives on Bitcoin27:41 - Understanding Bitcoin's Value and Persistence30:08 - The Kelly Criterion and Optimal Portfolio Allocation35:05 - Risk Assessment and Cash Allocation in Investments39:06 - Evaluating Historical Performance and Future Projections44:31 - The Power of HODLing and Investment Strategies48:27 - Mathematical Models and Future Price Predictions55:37 - Understanding Volatility and Market Behavior58:07 - Analyzing Bubbles and Market Cycles01:02:42 - The Evolution of Bitcoin's Market Dynamics01:10:39 - Predictability in Bitcoin's Price Movements01:16:30 - The Future of Bitcoin and Market Predictionsℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Astrophysicist Stephen Perrenod discuss Stephen’s latest findings from the Scientific Bitcoin Institute. Is the Bitcoin four-year cycle a myth? Stephen breaks down the Power Law math that dismisses traditional cycles and predicts a new timeline for future bubbles. We explore why Bitcoin grows 100,000x faster than gold, the "alchemy" of the Nakamoto consensus, and why the network effect makes Bitcoin a meta-network unlike any other asset. Stop looking at linear charts; the real signal is in the log-log.

Rajat Soni is a CFA with 10+ years of experience who simplifies complicated concepts with weekly insights on personal finance and Bitcoin with his audience of 250K+ followers.› https://x.com/Rajatsoni› https://www.youtube.com/@rajatsonifinancePARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Financial Mindset00:41 - Understanding Debt and Its Impact02:42 - The Role of Education in Financial Success04:49 - Consumer Mindset and Spending Habits06:19 - The Importance of Investing for the Future06:51 - Earning More and Spending Less09:40 - The Power of Bitcoin as a Savings Tool11:06 - The Reality of Personal Finance Education15:55 - Bitcoin: Investment or Trade?17:35 - Maintaining Purchasing Power with Bitcoin19:57 - The Short-Term Spending Mentality22:40 - Understanding Saving and Future Uncertainty23:22 - The Challenge of Delayed Gratification25:13 - The Importance of Emergency Funds27:45 - Mindset and Financial Decisions32:06 - Navigating Bitcoin's Volatility37:44 - Bitcoin as a Psychological Assetℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Rajat Soni discuss the complexities of personal finance, focusing on the mindset surrounding debt, investing, and the role of Bitcoin as a superior savings tool. They discuss the psychological impacts of financial stress, the importance of delayed gratification, and the pitfalls of trying to time the market. Soni emphasizes the need for a shift in perspective towards money and investing, advocating for a long-term approach to wealth accumulation through Bitcoin. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of fiat currency debasement and the necessity of emergency funds in achieving financial stability.

James van Straten is Senior Analyst at CoinDesk and Bullish, where he conducts in-depth structured research on Bitcoin. James hails Bitcoin as the 21st century's paramount invention.› https://x.com/btcjvsPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Technicals vs. Astrology: The RSI at all-time lows03:30 - Price vs. Time-based capitulation explained04:50 - Is the four-year cycle officially dead?06:00 - Market structure: Monthly bottoms and October's crash10:00 - $500 Billion in sell-side pressure from OGs11:13 - Why institutions are no longer chasing the price14:58 - The debasement trade: Conviction in a crumbling society20:56 - Why retail mania migrated to AI38:44 - 2026 Outlook: Clown politicians and the gradual printℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and macro analyst James van Straten discuss why the 2017 retail mania is dead and why institutions are now playing a much more patient game. We explore the $500 billion sell-side pressure from OGs, the reality of time-based capitulation, and why the traditional four-year cycle might be over. James breaks down the RSI technicals that signal a major bottom and explains why the "debasement trade" is the only thesis that matters as society faces compounding inflation and political failure.

Eric V. Stacks is a former cannabis producer turned passionate Bitcoin advocate, and co-host of the ‘What is Money’ podcast with Robert Breedlove.› https://x.com/EricVStacksPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Reflecting on a year of life changes and Bitcoin02:37 - The "Forrest Gump" moment: Simplifying economic strategy03:58 - Transitioning from cannabis production to a new chapter06:04 - Co-hosting "What Is Money" with Robert Breedlove11:45 - The big picture: Why Bitcoin is such an important thing25:12 - Defining personal agency and contribution to the world34:50 - Building a solid foundation for the future42:15 - The transformative power of Bitcoin introspection55:40 - Final reflectionsℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Eric V. Stacks discuss the big picture of Bitcoin and why simplifying your life around a scarce asset is a radical act. Eric shares his journey from the cannabis farm to co-hosting with Robert Breedlove, exploring how Bitcoin forces an introspective transformation. We dive into the profound implications of monetary scarcity and why getting "right with yourself" is the most important step after finding Bitcoin. Discover why everything we were taught about money might be wrong and how to find your own path in a world of fiat confusion.

Alin Armstrong (aka Pastor Coin) is a church planter and author of The Bible and Bitcoin and Render to God. He blends theology with hard economics to challenge the morality of the fiat system.› https://x.com/pastorcoinPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Divine vs. Carnal Fiat: A Spiritual Perspective07:34 - The Corruption of Fiat Money15:11 - The Impact of Sound Money on Society18:12 - Taxation and the Concept of Theft30:33 - Usury and Modern Debt Slavery33:43 - The Burden of Debt in Churches35:47 - Opting Out of the Debt Cycle36:27 - Historical Perspectives on Money41:32 - Self-Custody as a Spiritual Discipline46:04 - Ownership and Freedom54:25 - Finding Purpose Beyond Materialism01:00:12 - The Search for Truthℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Alain Armstrong explore the intersection of spirituality, economics, and Bitcoin. They discuss the nature of creation, the implications of fiat money, and how sound money can lead to a more moral society. Armstrong emphasizes the spiritual corruption associated with fiat currency and taxation, while advocating for Bitcoin as a means to opt out of the debt cycle. The discussion also touches on the importance of self-custody, ownership, and the pursuit of truth as a core value in life.