Your Bitcoin Story
Your Bitcoin Story

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🎙️ Podcast on Personal #Bitcoin Stories & Insights 🧠 Education, Philosophy, Mindset & FreedomTech ⚡ Empowering the world, one block at a time ∞/21M

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Mastering Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2025 | YBS #136
OCT 7, 2025
Mastering Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2025 | YBS #136
<p>Join us for an in-depth presentation on Bitcoin self-custody best practices, recorded live at a local Bitcoin meetup in 2025. In this video, we'll dive into the world of secure Bitcoin storage, exploring the top signing devices, wallet software, and seed generation methods to keep your Bitcoin safe.<br /><br /> Join the Become Unruggable Self-Custody Mentorship<br />Hands-on guidance to take control of your Bitcoin<br /> <a href="https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5" target="_blank">https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5</a><br /><br />️ Get 5% off at MicroSeed (Titanium seed phrase backup for life)<br />Use code BTCSTORY → <a href="https://microseed.io/?ref=BTCSTORY" target="_blank">https://microseed.io/?ref=BTCSTORY</a><br /><br />₿ Buy Bitcoin the Sovereign Way - Bull Bitcoin <br />Sign up using this link and get 0.5% discount on fees <br /> <a href="https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory" target="_blank">https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory</a><br /><br />⛏️Start your mining journey with Sazmining! <br />Get $50 off your first rig<br /> <a href="https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX" target="_blank">https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX</a><br /><br />Chapters<br />00:00 - 00:30 Introduction<br />00:30 - 03:00 Personal Favourite Signing Devices<br />03:00 - 05:17&nbsp; ColdCard MK4<br />05:17 -&nbsp; 10:01 Specter<br />10:01 - 12:42 SeedSigner&nbsp;<br />12:42 - 14:10 Seed Generation Best Practices<br />14:10 - 16:35 Best Methods to Store Your Seed Phrase<br />16:35 -&nbsp; 17:10 MicroSeed<br />17:10 - 20:52&nbsp; Favourite Wallet Software<br />20:52 - 22:36 Become Unruggable&nbsp;<br />22:36 - 24:04 BTCPay Server<br />24:04 - 30:45 Bull Bitcoin&nbsp;<br />30:45 - 31:42 Self Custody Summary<br /><br />#Bitcoin #SelfCustody #Security #Sovereign #Freedom</p>
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One Life. One Mission. Destroy The Fiat. w/ Francis Pouliot | YBS #135
OCT 2, 2025
One Life. One Mission. Destroy The Fiat. w/ Francis Pouliot | YBS #135
<p>In this episode, I chat with Francis Pouliot, founder of Bull Bitcoin and unapologetic champion of self-sovereignty, about building Bitcoin-only tools that normal people and power users both love. <br /><br />If you want a no-BS roadmap to opt out of fiat and help destroy fiat, this one’s for you.<br /><br /> Join the Become Unruggable Self-Custody Mentorship<br />Hands-on guidance to take control of your Bitcoin<br /> <a href="https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5" target="_blank">https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5</a><br /><br /> Official Partner's:<br /><br />️ Get 5% off at MicroSeed (Titanium seed phrase backup for life)<br />Use code BTCSTORY → <a href="https://microseed.io/?ref=BTCSTORY" target="_blank">https://microseed.io/?ref=BTCSTORY</a><br /><br />⛏️Start your mining journey with Sazmining! <br />Get $50 off your first rig: <a href="https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX" target="_blank">https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX</a><br /><br />₿ Buy Bitcoin the Sovereign Way - Bull Bitcoin <br />Sign up using this link at get 0.5% discount of fee's → <a href="https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory" target="_blank">https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory</a><br /><br /> Follow Us<br />GG on Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/gg" target="_blank">https://primal.net/gg</a><br />GG on X: <a href="https://x.com/YourBTCStory" target="_blank">https://x.com/YourBTCStory</a><br />Francis on X: <a href="https://x.com/francispouliot_" target="_blank">https://x.com/francispouliot_</a><br />Francis on Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/francis" target="_blank">https://primal.net/francis</a><br />His website: <a href="https://www.bullbitcoin.com" target="_blank">https://www.bullbitcoin.com</a><br /><br />00:00 - Intro<br />00:47 - Francis’ mission&nbsp; <br />02:35 - Building for hardcore bitcoiners (and why UX matters)&nbsp; <br />11:01 - From Embassy days to fixing real user problems<br />21:28 - The Wallet: Coldcard Q integration &amp; non-custodial controller&nbsp; <br />29:16 - Why crypto casinos stagnate Bitcoin progress&nbsp; <br />36:28 - No VC, long horizon, and self-funding through cycles&nbsp; <br />50:23 - CBDCs vs. opting out; stablecoins feeding the Ponzi?&nbsp; <br />56:54 - The consequences of ignoring Bitcoin&nbsp; <br />1:38:17 - Fiat, war, and the soldier’s test of “real money”&nbsp; <br />1:49:30 - Closing thoughts<br /><br />Block height: 917293<br /><br />#Bitcoin #Selfcustody #DestroyFiat #BTC #Freedom #EndTheFed</p>
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111 MIN
The True Path to Sovereignty w/ Jan | YBS #134
SEP 25, 2025
The True Path to Sovereignty w/ Jan | YBS #134
<p>In this episode, I chat with Jan “Stallion” Marvan, CEO of Hacking Lives, about building real-world optionality: plan-B residencies, tax-optimized structures, and day-one self-custody. <br /><br />We dive into why Bitcoin is first a tool for freedom, and why Paraguay has quietly become a top residency hub for mobile Bitcoiners. <br /><br />If you want practical steps to become harder to stop, financially and physically, this one’s for you.<br /><br /> Join the Become Unruggable Self-Custody Mentorship<br />Hands-on guidance to take control of your Bitcoin<br /> <a href="https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5" target="_blank">https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5</a><br /><br /> Official Partner's:<br /><br />⛏️Start your mining journey with Sazmining! <br />Get $50 off your first rig: <a href="https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX" target="_blank">https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX</a><br /><br />₿ Buy Bitcoin the Sovereign Way<br />Sign up using this link at get 0.5% discount of fee's → <a href="https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory" target="_blank">https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory</a><br /><br />️ Get 15% off at StampSeed (Seed phrase titanium backup)<br />Use code BTCSTORY → <a href="https://stampseed.com" target="_blank">https://stampseed.com</a><br /><br /> Follow Us<br />GG on Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/gg" target="_blank">https://primal.net/gg</a><br />GG on X: <a href="https://x.com/YourBTCStory" target="_blank">https://x.com/YourBTCStory</a><br />Jan on X: <a href="https://x.com/stalliondelsur" target="_blank">https://x.com/stalliondelsur</a><br />Jan on Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsrlzyv3lm80g9mlxe28dktcx25y49nge845suugrz4kuw8jyjpd8c26jecu" target="_blank">https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsrlzyv3lm80g9mlxe28dktcx25y49nge845suugrz4kuw8jyjpd8c26jecu</a><br />His website: <a href="https://hackinglives.com/" target="_blank">https://hackinglives.com/</a><br /><br />00:00 - Intro<br />00:53 - Who is Stallion &amp; Hacking Lives<br />05:47 - PSA: self-custody + show mission<br />07:57 - This cycle is different: ETFs, treasuries, retail lull<br />10:40 - Store of value vs medium of exchange<br />19:07 - Numbers-go-down tech: pricing life in sats<br />23:03 - Time in the market beats timing the market<br />24:31 - Low time preference spending &amp; priorities<br />33:08 - Why self-custody is non-negotiable<br />39:36 - Prepping for mobility: passports, wallets, go-bag<br />44:21 - Inheritance planning: cypherpunk vs legal-estate paths<br />53:49 - Optionality as freedom; segue to Hacking Lives<br />1:12:40 - Paraguay residency basics: visit cadence &amp; permanence<br />1:24:07 - Next rabbit holes: safety, mobility, OPSEC online<br />1:26:10 - Closing: freedom is built, not granted<br /><br />Block height: 916264<br /><br />#Bitcoin #Selfcustody #BitcoinPR #BitcoinMindset #BitcoinMedia</p>
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88 MIN
Building Bitcoin Bridges on Layer 2 w/ Kilian | YBS #133
SEP 18, 2025
Building Bitcoin Bridges on Layer 2 w/ Kilian | YBS #133
<p>In this episode, I chat with Kilian, CEO of Boltz, the non-custodial Bitcoin bridge making fast, trust-minimized swaps across Lightning, on-chain, Liquid, and even Rootstock. <br /><br />If you want a clear, no-nonsense map of Bitcoin layers, and how to ship real products on them, this one’s for you.<br /><br /> Join the Become Unruggable Self-Custody Mentorship<br />Hands-on guidance to take control of your Bitcoin<br /> <a href="https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5" target="_blank">https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5</a><br /><br /> Official Partner's:<br /><br />⛏️Start your mining journey with Sazmining! <br />Get $50 off your first rig: <a href="https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX" target="_blank">https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX</a><br /><br />₿ Buy Bitcoin the Sovereign Way<br />Sign up using this link at get 0.5% discount of fee's → <a href="https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory" target="_blank">https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory</a><br /><br />️ Get 15% off at StampSeed (Seed phrase titanium backup)<br />Use code BTCSTORY → <a href="https://stampseed.com" target="_blank">https://stampseed.com</a><br /><br /> Follow Us<br />GG on Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/gg" target="_blank">https://primal.net/gg</a><br />GG on X: <a href="https://x.com/YourBTCStory" target="_blank">https://x.com/YourBTCStory</a><br />Juraj on X: <a href="https://x.com/kilrau" target="_blank">https://x.com/kilrau</a><br />Juraj on Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsvruq6rlme6k9ucs9yueql07qvpr0w8eet2thshm3jg745lm0y9tsyejsvd" target="_blank">https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsvruq6rlme6k9ucs9yueql07qvpr0w8eet2thshm3jg745lm0y9tsyejsvd</a><br />His website: <a href="https://boltz.exchange/" target="_blank">https://boltz.exchange/</a><br /><br />00:00 - Intro<br />00:39 - What Boltz does?<br />02:06 - Shanghai to BTC China<br />07:18 - Crackdowns in China and the exit in 2017<br />11:13 - From liquidity pain to product: the birth of Boltz<br />19:04 - How a Boltz swap works<br />28:30 - Risks, refunds, and the new 12-word “rescue key” flow<br />32:59 - Auto-refunds in wallets and making failure painless<br />37:05 - Non-custodial by design<br />46:03 - On-chain upgrades: CTV, plus BitVM-style bridges beyond federations<br />49:49 - ARC &amp; Arcade explained<br />58:38 - Advice to builders: solve real problems, start with a web app&nbsp; <br />1:01:12 - Closing Thoughts<br /><br />Block height: 915146<br /><br />#Bitcoin #Selfcustody #BitcoinPR #BitcoinMindset #BitcoinMedia</p>
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63 MIN
Hack Yourself to Full Privacy w/ Juraj | YBS #132
SEP 11, 2025
Hack Yourself to Full Privacy w/ Juraj | YBS #132
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Juraj Bednár, a hacker-entrepreneur and freedom maximalist. We talk about his path from hacking Linux as a kid to building businesses on a Bitcoin standard. Juraj also breaks down his critical but nuanced perspective on Michael Saylor’s approach. <br /><br />If you’re looking for practical tactics and big ideas on how to expand your freedom and sovereignty with Bitcoin, this episode is for you.<br /><br /> Join the Become Unruggable Self-Custody Mentorship<br />Hands-on guidance to take control of your Bitcoin<br /> <a href="https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5" target="_blank">https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5</a><br /><br /> Official Partner's:<br /><br />⛏️Start your mining journey with Sazmining! <br />Get $50 off your first rig: <a href="https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX" target="_blank">https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX</a><br /><br />₿ Buy Bitcoin the Sovereign Way<br />Sign up using this link at get 0.5% discount of fee's → <a href="https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory" target="_blank">https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory</a><br /><br />️ Get 15% off at StampSeed (Seed phrase titanium backup)<br />Use code BTCSTORY → <a href="https://stampseed.com" target="_blank">https://stampseed.com</a><br /><br /> Follow Us<br />GG on Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/gg" target="_blank">https://primal.net/gg</a><br />GG on X: <a href="https://x.com/YourBTCStory" target="_blank">https://x.com/YourBTCStory</a><br />Juraj on X: <a href="https://x.com/jurbed" target="_blank">https://x.com/jurbed</a><br />Juraj on Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsd4dkxqewy8xum47ctpu0ltgxxsfemeewpjkdyzk9ddfcg286s0dskfad46" target="_blank">https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsd4dkxqewy8xum47ctpu0ltgxxsfemeewpjkdyzk9ddfcg286s0dskfad46</a><br />His website: <a href="https://hackyourself.io/" target="_blank">https://hackyourself.io/</a><br /><br />00:00 - Intro<br />00:46 - Host intro &amp; why Juraj’s story matters.<br />02:12 - Origins of liberty; Linux as a first taste of freedom.<br />03:11 - Windows vs. Linux and learning abundance by hacking.<br />06:16 - Early internet &amp; hacker culture<br />13:13 - Three kinds of freedom &amp; why optionality matters.<br />20:12 - Global optionality: place, people, money, time.<br />25:18 - “Hack everything”: experiments beyond computers.<br />31:00 - Hacking vs. science &amp; entrepreneurship; learn by doing.<br />38:29 - Juraj’s Bitcoin origin<br />47:48 - First sats by mail &amp; the Parallelni Polis experiment.<br />56:01 - Operating on a Bitcoin standard: pay-now, short payrolls, 30% rule.<br />1:03:00 - Speculation vs. freedom; fiat friction &amp; frozen accounts.<br />1:20:36 - The Full Privacy playbook<br /><br />Block height: 914140<br /><br />#Bitcoin #Selfcustody #BitcoinPR #BitcoinMindset #BitcoinMedia</p>
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110 MIN