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Welcome to The Bitcoin Way Podcast! We are working to onboard the world onto Bitcoin the RIGHT way, through education and proper self-custody… and with peace of mind. In our weekly podcast, Michael Jordan interviews great minds in, and tangential to, the Bitcoin space to understand this technology's financial, cultural, economic, health, and other implications for our world.Our bi-weekly show, Bitcoin Banter is a discussion on related news and current events, with a dash of entertainment.Subscribe and turn on notifications to keep up with us!Check out The Bitcoin Way:(Web) <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/(X)">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/(X)</a> <a href="https://twitter">https://twitter</a>…

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August 21, 202627 min

Can You Trust Your Hardware Wallet? | Bitcoin Banter

🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc</a> 📖 Interested in a Plan B? Download our FREE Panama 🇵🇦 Residency Guide here: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/plan-b-residency-programs?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=video-desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/plan-b-residency-programs?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=video-desc</a> 📞 Schedule a FREE call: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc</a> 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc</a> —------------------------ This week in Bitcoin: hardware wallet vulnerabilities hit BitBox and BitKey, while Trezor customers' data is leaked - raising serious questions about hardware security and self-custody. Exchanges suffer data breaches and show they are willing to hand over your personal data to authorities without hesitation. The French Tax Authority once again proves that third parties cannot be trusted with your financial data. Michael Saylor responds to an MSTR stockholder about dilution concerns, a reminder that corporate Bitcoin exposure is not the same as owning Bitcoin. And finally, we discuss why Bitcoin's price suddenly jumped more than 10% this week. From wallet security to exchange risks to economic policy, the lesson is the same: self-custody is the only path. —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Hardware Wallet Hacks – Is Self Custody Safe? 07:43 Latest Exchange Breach & KYC Risks 12:59 Massive French Tax Authority Data Breach 16:13 Is Saylor Diluting MSTR Holders? 22:46 Why did the Bitcoin price just jump 10%? —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay">https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay</a> Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway">https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway</a> RSS: <a href="https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss">https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss</a> 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: <a href="https://x.com/theothermjordan">https://x.com/theothermjordan</a> Follow Tony on: <a href="https://x.com/V4BTC">https://x.com/V4BTC</a> Follow Katie on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie">https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie</a> 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: <a href="https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_">https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_</a> N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/</a> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_">https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_</a> TT: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway">https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway</a> 🗞️: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter</a> ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.

August 20, 202612 min

Escape the System: Which of These 3 Panama Residency Paths Is For You?

🇵🇦 Download our Panama Plan B Guide here: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/guides/panama?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0826-panama-plan-b&utm_content=video-desc-guide">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/guides/panama?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0826-panama-plan-b&utm_content=video-desc-guide</a> 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team to learn more about how we can help you in your journey to self-sovereignty: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0826-panama-plan-b&utm_content=video-desc-call">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0826-panama-plan-b&utm_content=video-desc-call</a> Looking into Panama residency for a Plan B? This guide breaks down how to get residency in Panama for Bitcoiners, why the Panama territorial tax system makes it one of the world's most attractive jurisdictions, and how Panama tax residency works for anyone seeking greater financial sovereignty. Tony outlines the difference between residency, tax residency, and citizenship, and walks you through the three residency paths to choose from. You'll also learn about the five-phase application process and how little time you actually need to spend in the country to qualify and keep your status. Whether you're a Bitcoiner exploring self-custody of your life or simply weighing your options, this is a practical, no-hype guide to using Panama as your plan B. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Panama Residency as Your Plan B 00:31 – Who Builds an Exit Plan 00:38 – The Problem Driving People to Panama 02:21 – Why Panama? Territorial Tax and No Central Bank 05:28 – Your Path to Panama Residency 07:12 – Residency vs Tax Residency Explained 07:27 – The Three Statuses in Panama 09:07 – How to Get Residency in Panama: The Process 10:59 – Why Secure Panama Residency Now 11:49 – Get the Panama Residency Guide OTHER INFORMATION: Follow Tony on X: <a href="https://x.com/V4BTC">https://x.com/V4BTC</a> 🎧 LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS: YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay">https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay</a> Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway">https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway</a> RSS: <a href="https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss">https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss</a> 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: X: <a href="https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway%5C_">https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway\_</a> N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/</a> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway%5C_">https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway\_</a> TT: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway">https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway</a> 🗞️: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter</a> ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.

August 14, 202635 min

Bitcoin Under Attack | Bitcoin Banter

The ColdCard hack sent shockwaves through Bitcoin's self-custody movement. Is this the end for CoinKite, or part of a much broader attack on self-custody? In this episode, Michael, Tony, and Katie unpack the AI-assisted breaches hitting BTCPay Server and Lightning wallets, Strategy branding itself the "central bank of Bitcoin," BlackRock lowering IBIT minimums, and Simon Dixon's framework for seeing it all as a coordinated assault on Bitcoin sovereignty. —------------------------ 🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc</a> 📞 Schedule a FREE call: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc</a> 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc</a> —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 ColdCard Hack End of CoinKite? 05:52 Is Bitcoin Self-Custody Under Attack? 13:07 AI-Assisted Lightning Wallet Breaches 18:35 Strategy: Central Bank of Bitcoin? 26:10 BlackRock Lowers IBIT Minimum 31:00 Simon Dixon's Multi-Pronged Attack Framework —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWayRumble">https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWayRumble</a>: <a href="https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayRSS">https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayRSS</a>: <a href="https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss">https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss</a> 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: <a href="https://x.com/theothermjordanFollow">https://x.com/theothermjordanFollow</a> Tony on: <a href="https://x.com/V4BTCFollow">https://x.com/V4BTCFollow</a> Katie on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie">https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie</a> 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: <a href="https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_N">https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_N</a>: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/IG">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/IG</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_TT">https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_TT</a>: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway%F0%9F%97%9E%EF%B8%8F">https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway🗞️</a>: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter</a> ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.

August 14, 20261 hr 6 min

Bitcoin in Australia is Under Fire - the Travel Rule and Self-Custody | Zane Truscott

🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc</a> 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc</a> 📞 Schedule a FREE call: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc</a> —------------------------ In this episode, Bitcoin educator Zane Truscott joins Michael Jordan to discuss Bitcoin adoption in Australia and the controversial Travel Rule. Zane shares takeaways from BTC Prague, including the growth of Bitcoin as an industry with Plan B residencies and Citadel communities. He breaks down Australia's Travel Rule, explaining why self-custody makes you financially autonomous regardless of regulations. The conversation explores low versus high time preference, how fiat conditions society toward instant gratification, and why Bitcoiners must relearn sound money values. Zane also discusses Australia's slide toward a "nanny state," why elections won't fix broken money, and his unpopular opinion that access to our money is coming under threat. Learn why mastering self-custody is critical as governments push for financial surveillance. 🎧 Zane Truscott's links: YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@ZaneTruscott">https://youtube.com/@ZaneTruscott</a> Website: <a href="https://ZaneTruscott.com">https://ZaneTruscott.com</a> —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:04 BTC Prague conference highlights and takeaways 04:18 How Bitcoin is becoming a mainstream industry 05:58 The battle between legacy finance and Bitcoiners 07:16 Why bitcoin self-custody mastery matters 11:02 Signal vs noise during bitcoin bear markets 19:27 Block explorers and how to learn bitcoin fundamentals 21:24 What attracts people to Bitcoin in 2026 44:18 Low vs high time preference explained simply 46:17 How broken money affects quality of life and society 47:57 Australia's travel rule for crypto explained 52:31 How self-custody defeats the travel rule 59:43 Bank runs and fractional reserve banking explained 1:00:28 Why you need to take action on self-custody now 1:02:04 Australia as a nanny state and overreach 1:03:21 Zane's prediction: we will lose access to our money —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR OTHER EPISODES: Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway">https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway</a> Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz">https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz</a> Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6">https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6</a> RSS: <a href="https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss">https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss</a> ABOUT OUR SHOW: On The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan talks to guests with a wide range of expertise and skillsets related to Bitcoin, including investing, macroeconomic and financial trends, mining, education, and more. CONNECT WITH US: X: <a href="https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_">https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_</a> N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/</a> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_">https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_</a> TT: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway">https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway</a> Newsletter: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter</a> DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional.

July 30, 202612 min

Running a Bitcoin Node Is NOT Optional - Become Your Own Bank

Self-custody isn't complete without verification. If you're not running a Bitcoin node, you're still trusting someone else's computer to confirm your balance and transactions. Tony explains what a Bitcoin node actually does, why nodes (not miners) enforce Bitcoin's rules, and how thousands of node operators stopped the 2017 block size increase. Running your own Bitcoin node is the missing piece of true Bitcoin self-custody, and it's easier than you think. Learn how to get started with anything from a plug-and-play device to an old laptop, and take the final step toward real Bitcoin sovereignty. ================= 🔑 Ready to run your own node as part of your self-custody setup? Download our Self Custody Guide to discover how you can become your own bank: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-bitcoin-node&utm_content=video-desc-guide">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-bitcoin-node&utm_content=video-desc-guide</a> 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team to learn more about how we can help you in your journey to self-sovereignty: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-bitcoin-node&utm_content=video-desc-call">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-bitcoin-node&utm_content=video-desc-call</a> 📖 Join 14K other Bitcoiners who receive the most entertaining and informative newsletter in the Bitcoin space, straight to their inbox every week: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-bitcoin-node&utm_content=video-desc-newsletter">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-bitcoin-node&utm_content=video-desc-newsletter</a> ================= ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – How to Verify Your Own Bitcoin Transactions 1:05 – Moving Off Exchanges to Bitcoin Self-Custody 2:24 – What Is a Bitcoin Node? 4:01 – Why Bitcoin Nodes Enforce Network Rules 4:50 – Lessons from the 2017 Bitcoin Block Size Debate 7:24 – Benefits of Running a Bitcoin Node for Privacy 8:24 – Completing Your Bitcoin Sovereignty with a Node ================= Follow Tony on X: <a href="https://x.com/V4BTC">https://x.com/V4BTC</a> ================= 🎧 LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS: YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay">https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay</a> Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway">https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway</a> RSS: <a href="https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss">https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss</a> ================= 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: <a href="https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway%5C_">https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway\_</a> N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/</a> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway%5C_">https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway\_</a> TT: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway">https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway</a> Newsletter: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter</a> ================= ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.

July 29, 20261 hr 28 min

"I Predicted The Node Wars" - Start 9 CEO on Bitcoin's Potential Chain Split

July 21, 202618 min

The Yield On Bitcoin Is Freedom | Michael Jordan at BTC Prague 2026

🔑 Want to self custody your Bitcoin but don’t know where to start? We can help: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc</a> 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team to learn more about how we can help you in your journey to self-sovereignty: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc</a> 📖 Stay in the loop with the most entertaining and informative newsletter in the Bitcoin space: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc</a> ================= In this BTC Prague 2026 talk, Michael Jordan from The Bitcoin Way exposes why most people, including Bitcoiners, remain trapped in a system of economic slavery. Drawing on Neil Flesher’s Modern Chains, he analyzes how inflation, surveillance, and geographic restrictions extract labor and privacy. True wealth isn’t measured in fiat, but in the freedom to opt out. Michael explores the three awakenings required to reclaim autonomy: achieving financial sovereignty through 100% self-custody, protecting privacy in a surveillance state, and securing the freedom to move. If you believe there’s no middle ground between full sovereignty and economic slavery, this is your call to action: take your Bitcoin into 100% self-custody, opt out of the surveillance state, and prepare to move. The real yield on Bitcoin was never measured in dollars — it’s freedom. ================= ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 The Reality of Economic Slavery 0:53 Why Bitcoiners Opt Out of the System 2:23 The Inflation Trap and Central Bank Dilution 6:19 Understanding Where Rights Actually Come From 10:38 Financial Sovereignty Through Self Custody 12:14 Reclaiming Privacy and Geographic Freedom 15:07 The Three Yields of Bitcoin ================= ⏯️ Watch Michael's 2025 BTC Prague speech: <a href="https://youtu.be/c42ANRwpLtc">https://youtu.be/c42ANRwpLtc</a> ➡️ Follow Michael on X: <a href="https://x.com/theothermjordan">https://x.com/theothermjordan</a> ================= 🎧 LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS: YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay">https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay</a> Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway">https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway</a> RSS: <a href="https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss">https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss</a> ================= 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: <a href="https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_">https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_</a> N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/</a> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_">https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_</a> TT: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway">https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway</a> 🗞️: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter</a> ================= ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.

July 17, 202629 min

Is The EU The New China? | Bitcoin Banter

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July 15, 20261 hr 8 min

BIP 110 Explained: Bitcoin's Biggest Battle

Bitcoin BIP-110 has triggered a major debate among Bitcoiners, pitting Bitcoin Core against Bitcoin Knots and raising critical questions about network security, node sovereignty, and blockchain data limits. In this episode of The Bitcoin Way podcast, Kyle and Bert break down the technical implications of BIP-110 and analyze why this consensus change is so controversial. From the history of OP_RETURN limits to the potential risks of a chain split, this deep dive provides the clarity you need to navigate the current Bitcoin node landscape. If you are struggling to decide which node implementation is right for you, or if you simply want to understand the consensus rules governing Bitcoin nodes today, this conversation is essential listening. Running a Bitcoin node is the ultimate act of sovereignty, but it requires understanding the rules you are enforcing. We explore the seven consensus restrictions proposed in BIP-110, the risks of single-maintainer governance, and why individual node operators remain the final line of defense against network changes. Verify, don't trust. <hr /> Want to run your own node but don't know where to start? We can help: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=video-desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=video-desc</a> Schedule a FREE 30 min call to find out more about our services: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=video-desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=video-desc</a> Reclaim your financial sovereignty. Join our weekly newsletter for deep dives on self-custody, economic freedom, and living the Bitcoin way: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=video-desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=video-desc</a> <hr /> Timestamps 0:00 Introduction: Bitcoin's biggest battle 2:17 The history of OP_RETURN and data storage 6:10 Consensus vs mempool policy explained 12:40 Core v30 and the removal of limits 17:46 The rise of Knots and grassroots node running 23:01 What is BIP 110? 29:37 Chain split scenarios and risks 36:54 The neutral approach: What should you run? 44:02 The seven consensus rules of BIP 110 58:11 Governance concerns and single-maintainer risks 1:06:03 Why running a node matters 1:06:36 Final thoughts: Verify, don't trust <hr /> Follow Michael on X: <a href="https://x.com/theothermjordan">https://x.com/theothermjordan</a> Follow Kyle on X: <a href="https://x.com/kwsantiago">https://x.com/kwsantiago</a> Follow Bert on X: <a href="https://x.com/BitcoinBrabant">https://x.com/BitcoinBrabant</a> <hr /> Recent Podcasts: <a href="https://youtu.be/-1HT0zR-RBo">https://youtu.be/-1HT0zR-RBo</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/dzdkOuWWayQ">https://youtu.be/dzdkOuWWayQ</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/zv1piJqjF8M">https://youtu.be/zv1piJqjF8M</a> Listen to Our Other Episodes: Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway">https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway</a> Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz">https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz</a> Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6">https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6</a> RSS: <a href="https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss">https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss</a> About Our Show: On The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan talks to guests with a wide range of expertise and skillsets related to Bitcoin, including investing, macroeconomic and financial trends, mining, education, and more. Connect With Us: X: <a href="https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway%5C_">https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway\_</a> N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/</a> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway%5C_">https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway\_</a> TT: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway">https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway</a> Newsletter: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter</a> Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional.

July 14, 202615 min

Bitcoin Is the ONLY Way Out | Tony Yazbeck at BTC Prague 2026

🔑 Want to self custody your Bitcoin but don’t know where to start? We can help: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc</a> 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team to learn more about how we can help you in your journey to self-sovereignty: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc</a> 📖 Stay in the loop with the most entertaining and informative newsletter in the Bitcoin space: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc</a> ================= In this powerful talk at BTC Prague 2026, Tony Yazbeck from The Bitcoin Way explores how self custody bitcoin and long-term wealth preservation act as the only real defense against government control. In this follow-up to his 2025 BTC Prague address, Tony shares his family’s history of losing everything to civil war, nationalization, and invasion to illustrate why true ownership—not trusting a third party—is vital for survival. He delivers a masterclass on finality and the danger of custodial products, urging you to take responsibility for your future. If you are ready to secure your family’s financial future, you must understand why becoming your own bank is the only path to true freedom, because money belonging to governments eventually stops belonging to you. ================= ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 When Money Belongs to Governments 1:26 My Father’s Story: Lessons from Three Financial Resets 3:03 Why Economic Systems Work as Designed 4:20 2019: Surviving the Lebanon Banking Crisis 5:58 The Realization That Led to Bitcoin 6:33 Why Bitcoin Offers True Ownership and Finality 9:08 Building Sovereignty for Future Generations 12:03 Self Custody Bitcoin: Verification and Financial Sovereignty 14:48 Closing: Take Personal Responsibility for Your Future ================= ⏯️ Watch Tony's 2025 BTC Prague speech: <a href="https://youtu.be/SgEqfFHfNGs">https://youtu.be/SgEqfFHfNGs</a> ➡️ Follow Tony on X: <a href="https://x.com/V4BTC">https://x.com/V4BTC</a> ================= 🎧 LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS: YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay">https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay</a> Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway">https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway</a> RSS: <a href="https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss">https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss</a> ================= 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: <a href="https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_">https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_</a> N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/</a> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_">https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_</a> TT: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway">https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway</a> 🗞️: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter</a> ================= ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.