In perhaps his most comprehensive interview to date, Saifedean talks to Lex Fridman about the history of money, the foundations of economics, and why bitcoin represents a pathway to a more peaceful and prosperous world. Starting from Lex’s question “What is money?”, Saifedean draws on insights from his most recent book, The Fiat Standard, to take the listene ... Show More
Mar 3
315. Principles of Economics Lecture 6: Capital
Sixth lecture of Principles of Economics explores capital as saved resources that lengthen production to raise productivity, showing how time preference governs saving and interest, why capital is costly and fragile (depreciation, risk, destruction), and how capital accumulation ... Show More
47m 27s
Feb 24
314. Principles of Economics Lecture 5: Property
Fifth lecture of Principles of Economics explains property as the only workable solution to the problem of scarcity, how ownership prevents conflict, the logic of self-ownership, and how secure property rights enable saving, capital formation, peaceful cooperation & civilizationa ... Show More
44m 40s
Feb 17
313. Principles of Economics Lecture 4: Labor
Fourth lecture of Principles of Economics explores labor as the sacrifice of leisure for future gain, explaining disutility, production and productivity, how wages reflect marginal output, why work never disappears, and how voluntary labor and capital raise the value of human tim ... Show More
47m 18s
Mar 2025
BTC226: Bitcoin Mastermind Discussion Q1 2025 (Bitcoin Podcast)
In this episode, Preston Pysh, Jeff Ross, American Hodl, and Joe Carlasare explore the implications of dollar weakness, overall liquidity, and the impact of Bitcoin bonds.
They break down SBR, SAB 121, and recent legal updates, while also explaining the Supplemental Leverage Rat ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 2024
BTC204: Stablecoins vs Bitcoin w/ Allen Farrington (Bitcoin Podcast)
In this episode, Allen shares his thoughts on the Saifedean vs. Saylor debate on borrowing against Bitcoin, the role of stablecoins in expanding fiat, and their underlying protocols. He also delves into the risks of stablecoins compared to traditional bank accounts and highlights ... Show More
53m 7s
Nov 2024
BTC208: Why CBDCs are Failing & Bitcoin is Winning w/ Dread (Bitcoin Podcast)
Join us as we delve into Dread’s inspiring story, from his days as a world-class athlete to his significant contributions in the world of Bitcoin. Learn about the Caribbean crypto landscape, challenges of CBDCs, and his work with OpenSats funding innovative Bitcoin projects.
Disc ... Show More
54m 21s
Dec 2024
BTC213: 4Q 2024 Bitcoin Mastermind w/ Joe Carlasare, Jeff Ross, American HODL (Bitcoin Podcast)
Jeff Ross, American Hodl, and Joe Carlasare discuss Bitcoin’s historic price surge to $96,000, the influence of Donald Trump's re-election on crypto policy, and global proposals for Bitcoin reserves. Topics include regulatory challenges, institutional inflows, and game-changing c ... Show More
1h 13m
Nov 2024
HBO's Bitcoin Documentary: Bombshell or Blunder?
<p>In this video, Nik dives into HBO's latest Bitcoin documentary, "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," exploring its take on Bitcoin’s evolution and influence. He covers key moments like the hunt for Satoshi, the documentary’s explanation of Bitcoin’s mechanics, and its perspe ... Show More
27m 25s
Jul 2025
BTC244: Bitcoin Mastermind Discussion Q2 2025 w/ Joe Carlasare, HODL, and Jeff Ross (Bitcoin Podcast)
Bitcoin market insights, Treasury trends, stablecoin regulation, and bold predictions for Bitcoin's future. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:21 - How global liquidity and leverage affect Bitcoin's market performance 08:56 - The evolving role and risks of Bitcoin Tre ... Show More
1h 21m
Jun 2025
BTC238: Bitcoin 101 w/ Michael Schmid (Bitcoin Podcast)
Michael and Preston explore Bitcoin's foundational principles, covering digital scarcity, mining incentives, node infrastructure, and the importance of self-custody versus third-party management.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
12:13 - How Bitcoin prevents gove ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2025
BTC253: Quantum Computing and Bitcoin w/ Charles Edwards (Bitcoin Podcast)
Preston and Charles dive into the fundamentals of quantum computing, its transformative applications, and the looming threat it poses to Bitcoin encryption. They break down the distinction between physical and logical qubits, real-world use cases, and the exponential progress in ... Show More
54m 22s
Aug 2025
BTC249: The Convergence of Bitcoin, AI, and Energy w/ Rod Roudi (Bitcoin Podcast)
Rod and Preston discuss Bitcoin’s rapid innovation, from ARK protocol transactions to new mining hardware. They examine custody solutions for Bitcoin treasuries, balancing institutional needs with community values, and preview the Custody & Treasury Summit and “Imagine If” event. ... Show More
54m 14s