The author of “Layered Money” Nik Bhatia joins us to explore the mechanics of modern money and why the dollar is losing its value. Nik comes from a traditional finance background however in 2016 he fell down the Bitcoin rabbit hole. We discuss fractional reserve banking, quantitative easing/tightening, Bitcoin Ukraine, how things will likely unfold with a Bitcoin prediction. Why the lightning network is here to stay and how stacking Sats is something utilized by Bitcoiners. The Bitcoin Standard is more than an idea, it’s a potential future reality. 

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Former MMA and UFC fighter Kenny Florian makes the connection between self-sovereignty, discipline, fighting, and bitcoin. He explains how bitcoin’s game theory leads to peace and how it’ll unite people. He breaks down how and why much of the world isn’t taught how money truly works. Check out the Anik And Florian podcast to hear more from Kenny Florian.

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Lyn Alden breaks down why just adding Bitcoin to an unstable protocol (LUNA/USDT) doesn’t make it secure. She also outlines how to predict the next bull market while also giving her take on whether bitcoin will withstand the oncoming recession.

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After the Terra Luna news, Ran Neuner reveals he lost an exorbitant amount of money with the Terra Luna crash. Ran explains why the crypto market is trading down, and why you can’t get emotionally attached to coins. Ran also gives us a portfolio update divulging which coins he’s stacking for 2022.

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Jake Shields, former MMA champion, recaps the pressure of being the main event in the UFC, how important physical challenge is when it comes to handling life struggles, and the hardest fights he has faced. Shields also discusses speaking out against the Black Lives Matter riots and the COVID lockdowns, and woke mentality. And as a professional fighter, he gives his take on transmen in women’s sports. Finally, Layah explains bitcoin self custody to Jake in light of the Canadian Truckers getting their funds frozen. 

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Frank Chaparro, News Director at The Block, discusses the importance of Bill Clinton and Tony Blair speaking at the FTX conference. Frank also explains the hostility towards crypto from the mainstream media and where many of the false narratives derive from. Layah and Frank discuss what might happen with Twitter and Elon Musk (Doge tipping incoming?).

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Robert Breedlove, host of the What is Money podcast and known for his Michael Saylor Bitcoin series discusses why he’s a freedom maximalist. Breedlove goes deep on how a Bitcoin Standard eliminates fiat psychosis (which created the current woke culture), creates a more rational government, and reduces the likeliness of wars. Finally, Robert looks at the fiat diet and how a new diet free of seed oils rapidly improved his health.  

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Will Bitcoin replace the dollar as the world’s reserve currency? Congressman Pete Sessions says Bitcoin is a place to control your financial destiny as the US government continues to print more money and causes inflation. Congressman Sessions also discusses the mass exodus from liberal states to more conservative states like Texas and Florida (which just hosted the Bitcoin Conference). Finally, is bitcoin mining a benefit to the energy grid? Hear it from someone on the ground floor of US energy production.

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Raoul Pal, Founder, and CEO of Global Macro Investor and Real Vision, explains how inflation is stealing money from the crypto market, what bitcoin maximalists don’t understand about crypto payment rails, and his portfolio mix between Bitcoin vs. Ethereum vs. Solana. Raoul also explains how a tokenized decentralized internet will impact online communities, streamline payments, and what Elon Musk should do with Twitter Tokens.

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Morgan Harper, candidate for U.S. Senate in Ohio joins The Layah Heilpern Show. If you’re concerned about CBDCs and governments infringing on people’s rights and freedoms, tune in to hear Morgan’s thoughts on how to resolve the lack of trust with governments around the world. Morgan also discusses, bitcoin, Biden’s Crypto Executive Order, regulation, and how blockchain technology can drive transparency with government spending.

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Charles Payne from Making Money on Fox Business joins Layah Heilpern to talk about his upbringing, the source of his drive, and what his family taught him about hard work. If you’re a young person (particularly retail investors), Charles shares the major problem he sees with the upcoming generation. Charles also talks about the 4th industrial revolution, Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, why he doesn’t believe fiat currencies will last forever, and how society can heal from the trauma of the past few years.  

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JP Baric became a millionaire after dropping out of college in 2013 and started getting involved in Bitcoin. He explains the energy arbitrage of bitcoin mining, debunks bitcoin energy consumption, and what Russia disconnecting from the global internet means for bitcoin. He also explains why the US is currently one of the safest places for bitcoin mining rigs to operate today after China banned bitcoin.

If you’re passionate about decentralized finance, but curious if bitcoin mining is still profitable in 2022  – JP breaks down all the information you need and the steps to get started.  

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The founder of What Bitcoin Did and the Chairman of Bedford FC debates libertarian principles vs. statism. He discusses the freedom convoy 2022 and bitcoin’s role as a means of surviving government corruption. Peter also explains how his political views have shifted since being in bitcoin and finally feminism is debated at the end.   Sponsored by @blockfi get up $250 when you join: blockfi.com/layah

The founder of WallStreetBets, Jaime Rogozinski discusses the wallstreetbets short squeeze and the shift in power for retail investors. We discussed crypto adoption, passive income through yield farming and what the next GME stock could be!   Sponsored by @blockfi get up $250 when you join: blockfi.com/layah