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The SatsMate Stack is a show about personal finance for the rugged world. This is where Bitcoin gives you full control over the keys to your money. We’re stuck in a debt-and-credit trap that crowns debtors and screws savers, pushing folks to gamble on stocks just to survive. Enter the Orange Light: Bitcoin. I’ve been in this game for years, made the mistakes, and learned the hard way— SatsMate cuts through the biased noise with a clear-eyed take. This focuses on financial education with a Bitcoin edge, built for anyone ready to break free. From my boots-on-the-ground lessons (El Salvador’s BTC streets, connections made at different conferences, and my decade + experience in the business world), I bridge the old money mess to a future where you call the shots & are in control. Made by a Bitcoiner for the curious, SatsMate is your playbook for financial sovereignty—debt-free, no bullshit.

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August 1, 2026Episode 6015 min

The War on Physical Media: Why PlayStation’s Move Threatens Ownership

Hey Satsmate Stackers, There is a big push recently on many companies to try to reduce our ability to own physical media. This is all done because they want to create an ecosystem that makes us dependent on a license and permission, rather than ownership and sovereignty. We can't constantly be at the mercy of these companies, especially given how they are out for one thing in the end - bowing to the shareholder, and trying to optimize profits. I'm hopeful we can move back to a world in the future that values ownership, instead of renting in perpetuity. Specifically in this podcast I go over the following: I know this is more of a Finance/Bitcoin channel, but this is important that we are all aware of some events that transpired recently This also does impact all consumers of physical media (physical discs, physical games, physical music, shows, movies, etc.) As consumers we love the convenience of digital, all you have to do is download it - and not hustle out to your local corner store As well, at first it feels really good that you can access endless entertainment for a small subscription - this comes at a tremendous cost in the long run Once you stop paying, you lose access to everything - absolutely everything These companies have more market control when the data is on their platform You can’t resell digital, you can let a friend borrow digital, there are many different marketplaces for physical but only one for digital This is extremely anti consumer, and while it doesn’t feel like anything now, just wait Recently (crazy right before this announcement), Sony announced that they lost the licenses to 551 movies, meaning if you “own” these on their platform, they will disappear You never owned, and this is a grim warning of the future Change.Org has a petition that everyone needs to sign (even physical media advocates) As well as we should support a non-profit called “Stop Killing Games” Everything is becoming hyper-digitalized, and I think the day will come when we own nothing and we aren’t happy Licenses that can be revoked, things you say on the platform, a monopolistic storefront, and a corporation that doesn’t have your best interest at heart will significantly take away our freedoms in the future Already in COD you can’t say certain words without receiving a several day ban We are living in an Orwellian wet dream, and many don’t see it yet Speech will be controlled, you will have no ownership, less options, at a higher price Speak up and fight now! If you like this, feel free to share it, leave a like, or comment. Also, check out the links in the description that help support my channel and podcast. Best Regards, SatsMate Stack Referral to Stacker News: Circular economy with bitcoin discussions involved! https://stacker.news/r/SatsMate Primary Bitcoin Buys Through Strike: The primary place I go to buy Bitcoin. https://invite.strike.me/2MSTYG Secondary Bitcoin Buys Through Fold: A nice exchange w/ rewards & bitcoin buys. https://use.foldapp.com/r/HTFKVY9L https://zbd.gg/GalmaDuFria This is my personal QR code. It allows anyone to send me Bitcoin and messages directly to my ZEBEDEE. lnurl1dp68gurn8ghj7ctsdyh85etzv4jx2efwd9hj7a3s9aex2ut4v4ehgttnw3shg6tr943ksctjvajhxtmpxuurjcmxxvuz6wf58q6z6drpv5uj6c3jvy6z6epexe3ryd3kxe3kvcnr7y2uzj Financial Disclaimer: Nothing stated in this video is a recommendation from SatsMate to buy or sell a particular security or asset class. It would help if you wisely considered your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals before investing. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Youtube: SatsMate X: SatsMate Instagram: SatsMates website: https://satsmate.wordpress.com/

July 16, 2026Episode 5920 min

The Daily Corporate Drudge: Burnout, AI Automation & Why Agency Matters!

Hey SatsMate Stackers, Life and work around us is trying to squeeze more out of us, all to keep the machine running. You don't have to look far to see burnout on many people's faces, and a general sense of overwhelm for many. This all is happening because people often are just trying to go through the motions to make everything happen. We are trying to keep up, and often times it ends up hurting us more in the end. In this podcast, I am going to go over the following: I have been working on my corporate life for going on 12 years now Youtube/Podcasting/Blogging has been approximately 6 I am one of those guys now that goes into the office everyday (woof) I find benefits though, and I’m not saying that because I drank the Kool-Aid - it is actually nice to get out With AI doing things more efficiently, I see many people twiddling their thumbs in the office I know this sounds small, but this is bigger than I think I work in one of those places with unlimited time off, and people do take unlimited time lol I notice a lot of people come in late, and leave early - the ones who don’t are watching the clock The long lunches, the long walks, the sitting in car eating lunch - I see it all In the future I think the norm to work the 8 hour, 5 day work week will become a thing of the past in short order There are countless (Full Time Employees), I know that work half days, every Friday off, and they are getting their jobs done just fine The work doesn’t interest many, and with AI being able to do any computer related thing (most complicated model build, snowflake query, dashboard build, or excel formula - we need to get paid for something else Every single function I see in the corporate world get automated, optimized, outsourced, or robotically automated Accounts Payable Sales, Operations, Procurement, Finance, etc. Call centers of course Everything is colder, leaner and meaner Employees are pushing back and fighting through quiet quitting, doomscrolling in office, long breaks, and pushing the limits to what they can I enjoy what I do, but in the end - I’m working on myself outside of the job, because I believe agency is going to be the most important thing to have in the future In my ability to earn, do things on my terms, and go where I want when I want If you like this, feel free to share it, leave a like, or comment. Also, check out the links in the description that help support my channel and podcast. Best Regards, SatsMate Stack Referral to Stacker News: Circular economy with bitcoin discussions involved! https://stacker.news/r/SatsMate Primary Bitcoin Buys Through Strike: The primary place I go to buy Bitcoin. https://invite.strike.me/2MSTYG Secondary Bitcoin Buys Through Fold: A nice exchange w/ rewards & bitcoin buys. https://use.foldapp.com/r/HTFKVY9L https://zbd.gg/GalmaDuFria This is my personal QR code. It allows anyone to send me Bitcoin and messages directly to my ZEBEDEE. lnurl1dp68gurn8ghj7ctsdyh85etzv4jx2efwd9hj7a3s9aex2ut4v4ehgttnw3shg6tr943ksctjvajhxtmpxuurjcmxxvuz6wf58q6z6drpv5uj6c3jvy6z6epexe3ryd3kxe3kvcnr7y2uzj Financial Disclaimer: Nothing stated in this video is a recommendation from SatsMate to buy or sell a particular security or asset class. It would help if you wisely considered your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals before investing. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Youtube: SatsMate X: SatsMate Instagram: SatsMates website: https://satsmate.wordpress.com/

June 30, 2026Episode 5812 min

Is FIFA Killing Football? The Shocking Greed Behind World Cup Prices

Hey SatsMate Stackers, You don't have to look far to see how much greed surrounds the World Cup. It is crazy to think about how something as innocent as a global football festival has now become a multibillion-dollar conglomerate industry. Yes, the games are entertaining, yes, the tensions are high, but now more than ever, you can feel that they are really trying to stretch every opportunity for more money. Whether it is the sponsorships, the dreaded hydration breaks, or something as simple as the seats/beverages, it has gotten out of control! Specifically in this podcast, I go over the following: I’m a huge Futbol fan, and It's something I have really enjoyed watching over the past decade This year, my eyes are extra aware of all of the corrupt stuff going on with this game - and what can be done about it Dynamic ticket pricing Fifa creating artificial scarcity and taking large cuts when buying and selling on the platform Many didn’t receive the tickets they wanted Tickets often were going for thousands of dollars, even though when you watch some of these matches, 10-20% of the seats are purely empty Manipulation to get higher prices from people! Greed at the finest - the people's game, a game where you just need a Futbol, is now something that only the elite can see due to neck-snapping prices Large prices on food and drinks - if you are an American, you are used to those $20 beers, but for those who have a weaker currency, it is painful to buy simple concessions Parking, transportation, and everything are expensive. FIFA didn’t subsidize anything at all, even though they could have Those hydration breaks have gotten seriously annoying, and it is all to get more commercial time, which means more money from sponsors Certain companies couldn’t use their brand at the stadium (like Heinz, for example), cause they didn’t pay. Everything needs to be paid and transacted Sponsors across every wall, and it is being front and center. I think FIFA is thinking about the commercial actors, and less about the supporters, more than ever Just because they are not for-profit is ridiculous. Where is all this money going? $10-50M dollar salaries? Technically, if they pay these high salaries, they can have a $0 profit Huge price gouging at nearby hotels and venues - essentially corporate greed I think the big solution to this is having a challenger to FIFA come up When one player gets too big, it is key to get more competition in place to get them in line When their power goes unchecked, they can do anything literally We need less greed-driven exploitation and more of a unified global festival If you like this, feel free to share it, leave a like, or comment. Also, check out the links in the description that help support my channel and podcast. Best Regards, SatsMate Stack Referral to Stacker News: Circular economy with bitcoin discussions involved! https://stacker.news/r/SatsMate Primary Bitcoin Buys Through Strike: The primary place I go to buy Bitcoin. https://invite.strike.me/2MSTYG Secondary Bitcoin Buys Through Fold: A nice exchange w/ rewards & bitcoin buys. https://use.foldapp.com/r/HTFKVY9L https://zbd.gg/GalmaDuFria This is my personal QR code. It allows anyone to send me Bitcoin and messages directly to my ZEBEDEE. lnurl1dp68gurn8ghj7ctsdyh85etzv4jx2efwd9hj7a3s9aex2ut4v4ehgttnw3shg6tr943ksctjvajhxtmpxuurjcmxxvuz6wf58q6z6drpv5uj6c3jvy6z6epexe3ryd3kxe3kvcnr7y2uzj Financial Disclaimer: Nothing stated in this video is a recommendation from SatsMate to buy or sell a particular security or asset class. It would help if you wisely considered your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals before investing. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Youtube: SatsMate X: SatsMate Instagram: SatsMates website: https://satsmate.wordpress.com/

June 24, 2026Episode 5710 min

Travel Made Me See the World Differently – And the Business Problems Everywhere

Hey Satsmate Stackers, I hope your week has been going as well as mine. I have traveled to dozens of countries around the world, and I can say from my experience that my eyes and perspective are much wider now after I have travelled as much as I have. One of my favorite things to do is go to a new country & go on an adventure. I've seen so many positive things going to these beautiful places, and have been inspired by all the people's businesses I have gone to (whether big or small). At a minimum, I have a broadened perspective on the world, and in this podcast, I share much of that. Specifically, I cover the following: I grew up, and my parents showed me most of the United States growing up I never really travelled internationally until I met my now wife I think traveling genuinely has opened my eyes up to the more important things in life, and it often will get us outside of our comfort zones I’ve been to some of the most fancy high-end places on earth (Switzerland & Como), and some of the poorest places, such as the poorest places in Albania, Remote Mexico & El Salvador I think all humans want that one thing in common: to live a peaceful life away from state intervention We want to do what we love, potentially raise a family, and secure our future financially People also want to experience all that life has to offer, as well, this includes eating nice food, dressing well, and being generous to those in need I think travel teaches one compassion to - we all want those things, and whether we are rich or poor, many of us don’t have a bad heart - some were born with bad conditions that they couldn’t escape, or suffer with addiction It is also incredible to see what life could be with tremendous money Discuss the Swiss trips, the mega yachts in Sicily, or what wealth gets you in Como They say a successful business can solve key problems I think it is so important to open your eyes and see what problems humans universally are facing - not just in the U.S. I think everyone in the world would be much kinder and better off if we travelled Discuss Hawaii & New Zealand - The best thing you can do is combine your trips Keep exploring, keep seeing how people live, and be generous to others throughout your journey If you like this, feel free to share it, leave a like, or comment. Also, check out the links in the description that help support my channel and podcast. Best Regards, SatsMate Stack Referral to Stacker News: Circular economy with bitcoin discussions involved! https://stacker.news/r/SatsMate Primary Bitcoin Buys Through Strike: The primary place I go to buy Bitcoin. https://invite.strike.me/2MSTYG Secondary Bitcoin Buys Through Fold: A nice exchange w/ rewards & bitcoin buys. https://use.foldapp.com/r/HTFKVY9L https://zbd.gg/GalmaDuFria This is my personal QR code. It allows anyone to send me Bitcoin and messages directly to my ZEBEDEE. lnurl1dp68gurn8ghj7ctsdyh85etzv4jx2efwd9hj7a3s9aex2ut4v4ehgttnw3shg6tr943ksctjvajhxtmpxuurjcmxxvuz6wf58q6z6drpv5uj6c3jvy6z6epexe3ryd3kxe3kvcnr7y2uzj Financial Disclaimer: Nothing stated in this video is a recommendation from SatsMate to buy or sell a particular security or asset class. It would help if you wisely considered your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals before investing. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Youtube: SatsMate X: SatsMate Instagram: SatsMates website: https://satsmate.wordpress.com/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Youtube: SatsMate X: SatsMate Instagram: SatsMates website: https://satsmate.wordpress.com/

June 23, 2026Episode 5611 min

Building Wealth with Bitcoin and Real Equity Companies – This is Where My Focus Lies

Hey Satsmate Stackers, I hope things are going really well for you. I genuinely think the future of making money comes down to owning real businesses, equity in companies and focusing on Bitcoin. I think everything else is noise... If you can focus on these three at all costs in the financial realm, I think you will do very well! Specifically in this podcast I go over the following: It blows my mind why so many companies don’t give employees skin in the game for their companies If a company gives you equity, you own a portion of the business and will do everything you can to enhance its value Leadership in a company, I don’t understand why so many companies don’t offer equity My stories with equity in companies, and my thoughts: Carvana, Republic, Where I am At Now, and All Aboard Skin in the game will make people work longer hours, will make it so they go above and beyond - they want that cut of the pie Examples at SpaceX, Janitors, and lower-level staff getting several hundred dollars, even millions You can rarely do this just with a salary, or with a salary + Bonus Going forward, I will do everything I can to negotiate stock-based comp with my positions I think Bitcoin is the best hard money, but the ultimate lesson is that we need to get into hard assets, as we will get printed away The next thing is if you acquire a physical business, be sure to negotiate the equity percentage in your favor Always, always try to shoot for a percentage of some type - your future will thank you Story of some people that I worked with at Carvana If you can in life, try to acquire a decent amount of bitcoin, and pair that with equity in stocks/companies alongside equity in real, tangible businesses (whether that is pressure washing, etc.) Elon became a trillionaire not because he cashed out - and stayed in cash. He became a trillionaire because he took everything he made from PayPal, and recirculated that back into his business He went all in There is a lesson in that - to go all in and bet on yourself If you like this, feel free to share it, leave a like, or comment. Also, check out the links in the description that help support my channel and podcast. Best Regards, SatsMate Stack Referral to Stacker News: Circular economy with bitcoin discussions involved! https://stacker.news/r/SatsMate Primary Bitcoin Buys Through Strike: The primary place I go to buy Bitcoin. https://invite.strike.me/2MSTYG Secondary Bitcoin Buys Through Fold: A nice exchange w/ rewards & bitcoin buys. https://use.foldapp.com/r/HTFKVY9L https://zbd.gg/GalmaDuFria This is my personal QR code. It allows anyone to send me Bitcoin and messages directly to my ZEBEDEE. lnurl1dp68gurn8ghj7ctsdyh85etzv4jx2efwd9hj7a3s9aex2ut4v4ehgttnw3shg6tr943ksctjvajhxtmpxuurjcmxxvuz6wf58q6z6drpv5uj6c3jvy6z6epexe3ryd3kxe3kvcnr7y2uzj Financial Disclaimer: Nothing stated in this video is a recommendation from SatsMate to buy or sell a particular security or asset class. It would help if you wisely considered your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals before investing. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Youtube: SatsMate X: SatsMate Instagram: SatsMates website: https://satsmate.wordpress.com/

June 22, 2026Episode 5511 min

Is Sports Betting Hurting Society More Than Helping? Pros and Cons

Hey Satsmate Stackers, I hope you are all doing well! In today's podcast I go over if you think sports betting should be legal in the U.S. I think there has been a huge surge in all types of sports betting over the past couple of years, and it has caused many people to lose alot, and alot of these sports books to get very wealthy. Overall, I think sports betting should be allowed because in the free market, we should do as we wish with our hard-earned money, but I think there needs to be resources in place that educate people on the risks of gambling. Specifically, in this podcast, I go over the following: Everywhere you turn, everywhere you look, there are promotions on promotions for sports betting It's insane to think about the amount of ads they push, whether it is Bet365, MGM, FanDuel or Draft Kings Is sports betting really good for our society? Is it helping us or hurting us? I recall when I first got into it, there were incredible promotions that I couldn’t pass up The hook - Free 200 bonus bets when you bet $10, they are getting even better now $350 on FanDuel if you bet 7 days consecutively These companies know what they are doing and will make this back I’m a free market maximalist, so yes, I think they should be allowed I think we need more education on sports betting, because people are losing an arm and a leg on some of these parlays, and the odds of winning are incredibly small The trends are insane: $166 billion wagered in 2025, with billions in tax revenue The state doesn’t want to stop this gravy train from happening Several million adults in the U.S. have problem gambling Mainly young men are those who get addicted to gambling - almost 50%+ We need a society of personal liberty and consumer choice We should also self-regulate We can’t let the government in on the regulation because they aren’t interested in helping the problem - they get huge revenues from this There are economic gains, significant entertainment, and regulation should occur instead of prohibition At the same time, problem gambling resources need to be made available to those in need They could slow down on the amount of ads at this point; it is getting ridiculous If you ban something, people will still do that thing but underground (think alcohol in the prohibition days) I think creating these apps, but putting resources in front is key We need more free market capitalism, not less With this, we need to be aware and help out those in need I place bets once in a while, but I am aware that the probability I will win big is small, and if I bet safely, the wins will be smaller I understand it is addictive too - so in the end you need self-control If you like this, feel free to share it, leave a like, or comment. Also, check out the links in the description that help support my channel and podcast. Best Regards, SatsMate Stack Referral to Stacker News: Circular economy with bitcoin discussions involved! https://stacker.news/r/SatsMate Primary Bitcoin Buys Through Strike: The primary place I go to buy Bitcoin. https://invite.strike.me/2MSTYG Secondary Bitcoin Buys Through Fold: A nice exchange w/ rewards & bitcoin buys. https://use.foldapp.com/r/HTFKVY9L https://zbd.gg/GalmaDuFria This is my personal QR code. It allows anyone to send me Bitcoin and messages directly to my ZEBEDEE. lnurl1dp68gurn8ghj7ctsdyh85etzv4jx2efwd9hj7a3s9aex2ut4v4ehgttnw3shg6tr943ksctjvajhxtmpxuurjcmxxvuz6wf58q6z6drpv5uj6c3jvy6z6epexe3ryd3kxe3kvcnr7y2uzj Financial Disclaimer: Nothing stated in this video is a recommendation from SatsMate to buy or sell a particular security or asset class. It would help if you wisely considered your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals before investing. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Youtube: SatsMate X: SatsMate Instagram: SatsMates website: https://satsmate.wordpress.com/

June 20, 2026Episode 549 min

Why Renting Beats Owning in This Broken Economy

Hey Satsmate Stackers, I hope you are all having a great week! We are seeing prices stay elevated, interest rates stay elevated, while the labor market seemingly is strong. Stocks are hitting all-time highs, while many interest rate-sensitive assets like Bitcoin remain muted. In this economy, I can get a much better deal renting than buying. Specifically, in this podcast, I cover the following: In this economy, I think renting is greater than owning I’m paying $2100 or so per month for where I am living, if I put 20% down & had a mortgage, I would be at $3400 This delta, I am going very hard and investing, as I know I need to build equity in my future That difference between rent & buy can’t just be spent though; it needs to be allocated with a purpose Most things I think we should buy outright, like a car, any electronic device, and things that go into a home Any experience should be owned & never financed as well Homes are something that have been propped up way too high, due to institutional investment, and people treating homes as money because the money is broken Rent isn’t always better than owning - but I think it depends on one's situation, homes in the area you are in, how much down payment you have, and what horse you think is the fastest As many of us know, we never really own our homes - rather, we are perpetually paying taxes, fees, HOA, huge commissions, utilities, and more Don’t go into buying a home just cause everyone else is Trust me, I don’t like rules - and having a home gives you more freedom - but is an HOA really freedom? Many people who “Own” their home maybe can’t travel as much, or can’t put money into certain activities they value I think after tax, you need to try to keep it between 15-20% tops, the bankers and everyone say 30-40%, but that just means you are bound and house poor Don’t follow what everyone else does - or you will become just like everyone else If you like this, feel free to share it, leave a like, or comment. Also, check out the links in the description that help support my channel and podcast. Best Regards, SatsMate Stack Referral to Stacker News: Circular economy with bitcoin discussions involved! https://stacker.news/r/SatsMate Primary Bitcoin Buys Through Strike: The primary place I go to buy Bitcoin. https://invite.strike.me/2MSTYG Secondary Bitcoin Buys Through Fold: A nice exchange w/ rewards & bitcoin buys. https://use.foldapp.com/r/HTFKVY9L https://zbd.gg/GalmaDuFria This is my personal QR code. It allows anyone to send me Bitcoin and messages directly to my ZEBEDEE. lnurl1dp68gurn8ghj7ctsdyh85etzv4jx2efwd9hj7a3s9aex2ut4v4ehgttnw3shg6tr943ksctjvajhxtmpxuurjcmxxvuz6wf58q6z6drpv5uj6c3jvy6z6epexe3ryd3kxe3kvcnr7y2uzj Financial Disclaimer: Nothing stated in this video is a recommendation from SatsMate to buy or sell a particular security or asset class. It would help if you wisely considered your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals before investing. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Youtube: SatsMate X: SatsMate Instagram: SatsMates website: https://satsmate.wordpress.com/

June 17, 2026Episode 5311 min

The Blue Collar Boom AI Can't Stop: The Middle Management Layoff Crisis

Hey Satsmate Stackers, It is mind-blowing to see what AI is capable of right now. I know completely non-technical people who have been able to code a website with relative ease. It makes me genuinely happy that there are tools that can help non-technical people create products simply by typing. Everyone's brain works completely differently, and this helps the creative people significantly. In this podcast, I go over the risks of being simply an employee and where there is a decent gap in the market. I know we may not all be cut out for the blue-collar world, but sometimes we just need the right mindset, a bit of money, and a hard work ethic - and we can make a really nice living for ourselves! Specifically, in this podcast, I go over the following: If you aren’t in the top 10% at what you do in the corporate world, there is a risk you could get automated away X (formerly Twitter) proved you could cut 90% of your workforce and do much better Block, Meta, Oracle, Amazon, Cisco, LinkedIn, Dell, and more are all proving it. They can get by just fine without you; they all can With computer jobs where you just press buttons, answer emails, take calls, sit in a comfy office chair - are you really insulated? From my view, I don’t think this is the best place to be focusing our time & attention Just because it is cushy and good to you now, where are all these middle management office jobs going in the future? Future organizations will be flat Have you seen what AI can do? What AI can’t automate is things that we need humans to do - which is why blue collar is having a revival All these AI companies, or AI automation efforts, depend on us. Without us, they cannot operate The bureaucracy, and sue from accounting, or Joe from finance, could be automated - but not the operators of the business, or those out in the field Nursing homes, cleaning businesses, pressure washing, concrete, HVAC, fencing contractors, luxury bathrooms, trash can cleaning business The silver tsunami is here, and a lot of 50-70 year olds are looking to cash out Now is a great opportunity to automate those businesses that barely have a functioning website and accounting system AI will automate most corporate jobs, especially if you aren’t top-tier If you like this, feel free to share it, leave a like, or comment. Also, check out the links in the description that help support my channel and podcast. Best Regards, SatsMate Stack Referral to Stacker News: Circular economy with bitcoin discussions involved! https://stacker.news/r/SatsMate Primary Bitcoin Buys Through Strike: The primary place I go to buy Bitcoin. https://invite.strike.me/2MSTYG Secondary Bitcoin Buys Through Fold: A nice exchange w/ rewards & bitcoin buys. https://use.foldapp.com/r/HTFKVY9L https://zbd.gg/GalmaDuFria This is my personal QR code. It allows anyone to send me Bitcoin and messages directly to my ZEBEDEE. lnurl1dp68gurn8ghj7ctsdyh85etzv4jx2efwd9hj7a3s9aex2ut4v4ehgttnw3shg6tr943ksctjvajhxtmpxuurjcmxxvuz6wf58q6z6drpv5uj6c3jvy6z6epexe3ryd3kxe3kvcnr7y2uzj Financial Disclaimer: Nothing stated in this video is a recommendation from SatsMate to buy or sell a particular security or asset class. It would help if you wisely considered your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals before investing. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Youtube: SatsMate X: SatsMate Instagram: SatsMates website: https://satsmate.wordpress.com/

June 16, 2026Episode 5210 min

Give them Bread and Circuses and They Will Never Revolt!

Hey Satsmate Stackers, It is absolutely crazy how many large-scale sports events are occurring all across the Americas recently. It is eery how many distractions we have at this time, when things clearly haven't been going well in the macro economy. In today's podcast, I go over how many circuses and sports events are keeping us distracted, as well as what we may be distracted from. I don't think it is bad to enjoy sports, and enjoy life - as I partake in many of these events and know many successful people that do as well... My main thing is it is important that we do not take our eyes of the prize, and we don't lose sight of what truly makes this country a special place to be. Specifically, in this podcast, I go over the following: This is a famous quote from Juvenal around 100 AD. In the centuries to follow, Rome faced a tremendous decline There are so many important issues going on right now Inflation, energy prices, food insecurity, war in the Middle East, and famine At the same time, while there are so many activities that require our full focus and attention, it is being diverted by enormous events All of these circuses/events come right as things are not looking great. This distraction is helping the upper class and elite How could we protest or riot, or start a revolution if we are fat, docile, drunk on beer, and sedated with all this entertainment? All these cheap dopamines, you feel like you are engaged, but there is a lack of any real-world follow-through Easier than ever to have ultra-processed food, algorithmic feeds, and entertainment is dirt cheap We chase ourselves from distraction to distraction, stating everything is fine, but is it? Is our standard of living improving? Are we making a material change in this world? If you were elite and wanted to stay in your position of power, how would you sedate the masses? There literally is a Nitro Circus on the White House lawn, a huge UFC Fight on the White House Lawn, Endless Futbol matches here in the Americas, and lastly the basketball finals Protests and riots erupted all across NYC the other day, but not in revolt of how bad things are - rather there team didn’t win The elites want you pitted against each other, not against them They will keep delivering these and make us as sedated as possible to avoid the reality of what this country has become If you like this, feel free to share it, leave a like, or comment. Also, check out the links in the description that help support my channel and podcast. Best Regards, SatsMate Stack Referral to Stacker News: Circular economy with bitcoin discussions involved! https://stacker.news/r/SatsMate Primary Bitcoin Buys Through Strike: The primary place I go to buy Bitcoin. https://invite.strike.me/2MSTYG Secondary Bitcoin Buys Through Fold: A nice exchange w/ rewards & bitcoin buys. https://use.foldapp.com/r/HTFKVY9L https://zbd.gg/GalmaDuFria This is my personal QR code. It allows anyone to send me Bitcoin and messages directly to my ZEBEDEE. lnurl1dp68gurn8ghj7ctsdyh85etzv4jx2efwd9hj7a3s9aex2ut4v4ehgttnw3shg6tr943ksctjvajhxtmpxuurjcmxxvuz6wf58q6z6drpv5uj6c3jvy6z6epexe3ryd3kxe3kvcnr7y2uzj Financial Disclaimer: Nothing stated in this video is a recommendation from SatsMate to buy or sell a particular security or asset class. It would help if you wisely considered your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals before investing. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Youtube: SatsMate X: SatsMate Instagram: SatsMates website: https://satsmate.wordpress.com/

June 14, 2026Episode 5112 min

SpaceX Going Public: Why Insiders Get Rich While Retail Investors Lose

Hey SatsMate Stackers, There often is so much buzz and excitement about companies going public on the NYSE! This buzz and excitement can be a lot of fun, but this hype, not tethered to reality, can lead to excess valuations, euphoria, and people getting in for the wrong reasons. In this podcast, I go over IPOs in general, the SpaceX IPO, and my thoughts. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did! I have lost a lot of money on IPOs in the past IPOs are exciting; there is so much buzz when these things go public Both natural and unnatural buzz Many people I haven’t heard from in years on investing reached out - yellow flag These roadshows really hype it all up, and get Investment Bankers, Large Investors & the public interested Some examples of IPOs that have done very well, and some haven’t The best: UBER, VISA, META, SNOW, AMZN, and more, all 100-7000% returns over time The Worst: FIGMA, Pets.com , Groupon, Etoys, all bankrupt or down 70-95% since IPO The lesson here is that so many IPOs do poorly, and some do well Research indicates that between 30-40% actually perform well, and 60-70% perform poorly over the long run I think SPACEX will be hyped for a few months, experience most of its drop in the next 12 months, and then over the long run, it may do well, as there are some impactful businesses in the portfolio Reasoning: the lockup period for insiders and institutional investors NASDAQ Situation with SpaceX Many indexes bent the rules to include SpaceX in the index 401K investors are buying SpaceX in their retirement, even if they don’t want to If you are target dated or if you have growth exposure, you will be shortly investing in SpaceX RUSSELL 1000, FTSE, Nasdaq 100, and the VTI (total market) will be buying SpaceX They adjusted the rules for index inclusion just days before, and I think this may, unfortunately, make your average folk become the new exit liquidity My view on valuation There are so many great companies out here, and I think, naturally, humans are greedy The lead underwriters, like JPM, gauge interest and are the ones setting the price. I think SpaceX is genuinely a great company, but they don’t make money If fundamentals matter like in the Intelligent Investor book, it would trade around $20-30 a share, maybe (and even that would be expensive) People are betting on a story, or a narrative to unfold Now, I say never bet against Elon - he goes all in on himself and his companies - and I’ve made a lot investing in Tesla You know what never had an IPO, Bitcoin - every coin is generated with Proof of Work, and was generated by mining There was no insider allocation - I buy Bitcoin because it is fairer than stocks. Those closest to the money printer, to the elite, bankers, underwriters, etc., are the ones who get ahead with IPO’s If you like this, feel free to share it, leave a like, or comment. Also, check out the links in the description that help support my channel and podcast. Best Regards, SatsMate Stack Referral to Stacker News: Circular economy with bitcoin discussions involved! https://stacker.news/r/SatsMate Primary Bitcoin Buys Through Strike: The primary place I go to buy Bitcoin. https://invite.strike.me/2MSTYG Secondary Bitcoin Buys Through Fold: A nice exchange w/ rewards & bitcoin buys. https://use.foldapp.com/r/HTFKVY9L https://zbd.gg/GalmaDuFria This is my personal QR code. It allows anyone to send me Bitcoin and messages directly to my ZEBEDEE. lnurl1dp68gurn8ghj7ctsdyh85etzv4jx2efwd9hj7a3s9aex2ut4v4ehgttnw3shg6tr943ksctjvajhxtmpxuurjcmxxvuz6wf58q6z6drpv5uj6c3jvy6z6epexe3ryd3kxe3kvcnr7y2uzj Financial Disclaimer: Nothing stated in this video is a recommendation from SatsMate to buy or sell a particular security or asset class. It would help if you wisely considered your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals before investing. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Youtube: SatsMate X: SatsMate Instagram: SatsMates website: https://satsmate.wordpress.com/