The Bitcoin Frontier

In this episode, we sit down with Kenny Florian, former UFC fighter, broadcaster, and co-host of the Anik & Florian Podcast, to discuss his journey from martial arts to bitcoin. Kenny reflects on his fighting career, the lessons learned from competition, and how his mindset shifted when he discovered bitcoin in 2017. We explore the parallels between the discipline of fighting and the principles of bitcoin, misconceptions about volatility, and its role as a defensive asset. Kenny shares his thoughts on bitcoin’s potential as a global reserve, the growing race for adoption among nations, and the unique advantages it offers over traditional assets like real estate. We also discuss self-custody, the importance of educating newcomers, and how tools like Unchained’s bitcoin retirement calculator can help individuals better understand bitcoin's long term potential.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email [email protected]→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Buy bitcoin in an IRA—sign up today and get your first year free: unchained.com/frontierTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:06 - Introducing Kenny Florian00:02:30 - From law school dreams to the UFC00:05:15 - What it's like training as a professional fighter00:07:35 - The mental and physical challenges of weight cutting00:10:17 - Discovering bitcoin: first impressions and early doubts00:13:55 - Going all in on bitcoin in 201700:15:35 - Why bitcoin is the ultimate underdog00:18:12 - Bitcoin's defensive qualities and wealth preservation00:22:03 - Misconceptions about bitcoin: volatility and risk00:24:18 - Bitcoin vs. traditional investments like real estate00:26:50 - Lessons from Michael Saylor's bitcoin advocacy00:29:45 - Bitcoin's role in geopolitical and financial systems00:33:02 - The race for bitcoin adoption among nations00:36:12 - How bitcoin changes personal finance and wealth strategy00:40:02 - The importance of self-custody in bitcoin ownership00:42:15 - The power of bitcoin as a tool for individuals and nations00:45:25 - The future of bitcoin: 10 to 20 years from now00:48:05 - Advice for beginners: understanding bitcoin's potential00:50:50 - Reflections on bitcoin's journey and its role in global changeWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital→ Kenny Florian’s Twitter: https://x.com/kennyflorian

In this episode, we sit down with George Selgin, Director Emeritus at the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, to explore his views on money, markets, and bitcoin’s role in the global economy. George shares his journey from studying marine biology to becoming a leading voice in monetary economics and discusses how definitions of money have evolved. We examine bitcoin’s classification as a synthetic commodity, its potential as a store of value, and whether it could ever replace the US dollar. George also analyzes the proposed bitcoin strategic reserve, highlighting its costs, risks, and implications for government debt.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email [email protected]→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Buy bitcoin in an IRA—sign up today and get your first year free: unchained.com/frontierTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:11 - Introducing George Selgin's background and career00:07:42 - Moving from Hong Kong to the University of Georgia00:09:50 - Defining money and its role in economics00:12:12 - Explaining why bitcoin doesn’t meet the definition of money00:13:31 - Defining the dollar and its place in the economy00:15:52 - Understanding gold’s history and modern role00:19:11 - Analyzing bitcoin as a synthetic commodity00:21:51 - Evaluating bitcoin as a store of value vs. medium of exchange00:24:52 - Discussing bitcoin’s long-term price potential00:29:21 - Examining markets, prices, and bitcoin’s future00:36:13 - Questioning if the US dollar could be replaced00:42:36 - Evaluating the bitcoin strategic reserve proposal00:49:11 - Breaking down the costs and risks of a bitcoin reserve00:55:00 - Closing thoughts and where to follow George SelginWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital→ George Selgin’s Twitter: https://x.com/GeorgeSelgin

In this episode, we recap the top 5 episodes of 2024 on The Bitcoin Frontier, reflecting on the show’s growth, standout moments, and what’s ahead in 2025. We’re joined by Jose, Director of Media Production at Unchained, to discuss the podcast’s journey, including hitting 1.5 million views and 17 years of watch time this year. We highlight key episodes featuring expert guests who tackled topics like bitcoin ETFs, mining, macroeconomic trends, health, science, AI, and the philosophical debates shaping bitcoin’s future. From bitcoin’s role as a reserve asset to its vulnerabilities and the risks of quantum threats, this countdown captures the most important conversations of the year while setting the stage for what’s next.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email [email protected]→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Buy bitcoin in an IRA—sign up today and get your first year free: unchained.com/frontierTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro1:14 - Jose, Director of Media Production3:07 - 2024 growth and podcast milestones5:25 - Unchained hits 1.5M views and 17 years watched in 202411:22 - Honorable mention13:42 - Episode #516:56 - Episode #421:32 - Episode #327:04 - Episode #230:27 - Episode #134:55 - 2025 podcast plans and bitcoin growth outlook37:55 - Is bitcoin just digital gold or the best form of money?43:30 - Bitcoin risks from fiat dominance to quantum threatsWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital→ Jose Burgos’ Twitter: https://x.com/DeFBeD

In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Batten to explore the six megatrends shaping bitcoin this cycle, from sovereign wealth funds and pension funds entering the market to miners becoming net buyers instead of sellers. Daniel shares his take on bitcoin ETFs as a game-changer for traditional finance and the growing potential for national bitcoin reserves. We discuss whether this cycle will break the pattern of diminishing returns, why volatility isn’t the risk many think it is, and how bitcoin’s adoption could accelerate at unprecedented levels.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email [email protected]→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Buy bitcoin in an IRA—sign up today and get your first year free: unchained.com/frontierTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 — Why sovereign wealth funds are the next big bitcoin adopters00:01:22 — The six megatrends shaping bitcoin this cycle00:05:06 — How pension funds are allocating to bitcoin00:11:42 — Why miners are buying, not selling, bitcoin this cycle00:15:19 — Will this cycle break bitcoin’s diminishing returns trend?00:27:33 — Blow-off tops vs. steady growth: what to expect this cycle00:30:47 — Why the bitcoin ETF success is just beginning00:35:14 — The rise of bitcoin strategic reserves among nations00:40:54 — Addressing the “too late for bitcoin” mindset00:49:57 — The biggest risks to bitcoin’s futureWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital→ Daniel Batten’s Twitter: https://x.com/DSBatten