The Honest Money Show

Are Bitcoin treasury companies safe, or is the boom built on hype? Bitcoin treasury strategy means navigating wild market volatility, where companies have traded from forty times the value of their Bitcoin down to pennies on the dollar. So how do you make sense of them, and what does it mean for investors?Tim Kotzman, a founding member of the True North podcast and a close watcher of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, joins Anja to explain how corporate Bitcoin strategy has evolved since MicroStrategy's first purchase in 2020. From convertible debt and preferred equity to the...

What does it look like when Bitcoin stops being a price chart and becomes a physical community, a school, and a lifeline for people living under surveillance and near a conflict zone?Jimmy Kostro, founder of the Bitcoin Learning Center in Chiang Mai, shares how he built Asia's largest physical Bitcoin hub almost by accident. What began as a charity putting teachers in children's homes turned into off-grid solar mining, a four-storey education centre, and a Thai-language media operation reaching tens of millions. Jimmy explains why real Bitcoin adoption is built on local leadership, trust, and giving...

Could Bitcoin, the technology so often branded an environmental disaster, actually be one of the most powerful tools we have for cleaning up energy and fighting climate change?In this episode, Daniel Batten, climate-tech investor turned Bitcoin-energy researcher, joins Honest Money to challenge almost everything you've been told about Bitcoin mining and the environment. Coming to Bitcoin from the energy side rather than the money side, Daniel lays out the peer-reviewed case that mining stabilises power grids, makes solar and wind more profitable, mitigates methane, and brings electricity to communities the grid has never reached....

What happens when the systems holding up the financial world start to crack, and how do you protect your wealth before they do?In this episode, Lawrence Lepard, veteran investor and author of "The Big Print," joins Honest Money to make the case for sound money in an age of mounting systemic risk. Drawing on the history of monetary policy, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the lessons of past debt crises, Lawrence explains what could trigger the next major money print and why gold and Bitcoin may be the assets that matter most when it...

What if understanding Bitcoin means unlearning almost everything you think you know about money?In this episode, John Pratt joins Honest Money to strip Bitcoin back to first principles, debunk the misconceptions that trip up newcomers and skeptics alike, and explain why Bitcoin represents a genuinely new monetary system rather than a digital version of the money we already have. From intrinsic value and monetary premium to scarcity and distribution, this is a ground up look at what makes Bitcoin work.This conversation explores why fiat paradigms get in the way of understanding Bitcoin, what...

How do you keep your Bitcoin safe when the threats come from both sophisticated hackers and criminals at your front door?Lloyd, cryptographer and founder of Frostsnap, joins Honest Money to talk about the full picture of Bitcoin security, from multisig wallets and geographic key distribution to the physical safety measures every serious holder should think about. Drawing on his analysis of recent real world attacks, including the Coldcard exploit, Lloyd explains where hardware wallets fall short and how to design custody that holds up against both digital and physical threats.This conversation explores why...

How did 1,500+ Bitcoin, worth over a hundred million dollars, vanish from hardware wallets, and what does it mean for anyone holding their own coins?Tim joins Honest Money to break down the Coldcard wallet exploit, the technical flaws behind it, and the hard lessons it holds for Bitcoin self-custody. From weak entropy generation to the growing role of AI in both attacking and defending wallets, Tim explains what went wrong and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.This conversation explores how the exploit worked, why open source matters for security, and the...

What makes Bitcoin comparable to gold, and could a digital asset really become the world's next global store of value?Vijay Boyapati, author of "The Bullish Case for Bitcoin," joins Honest Money to explain how Bitcoin evolved into what many now call digital gold. From discovering Bitcoin in 2011 to becoming one of its most articulate advocates, Vijay draws on Austrian economics to explain why Bitcoin's monetary properties matter and where it sits on the path to becoming global money.This conversation explores the evolution of money, the four phases of Bitcoin's monetisation, and why market...

What makes a Bitcoin signing device trustworthy, and why would anyone choose to build their own from parts they can buy off the shelf?Seed, the creator of SeedSigner, joins Honest Money to explain how an open source, DIY signing device came to exist and why open hardware matters for the security of your Bitcoin. From an unlikely start in law enforcement to becoming a builder in the self custody world, Seed shares what he learned about trust, transparency, and the risks hidden inside closed hardware.This conversation explores the open source ethos, the supply...

What if the booms and busts in Bitcoin, property, and the wider economy weren't random at all, but followed a rhythm that's repeated for centuries?Jason Pizzino, investor and student of market cycles, joins Honest Money to unpack the 18 year cycle and what it may reveal about the decade ahead. From property and precious metals to Bitcoin's own four year rhythm, Jason shares how understanding these patterns shaped his approach, including the story of how he turned a modest sum into a life changing return.This conversation explores where we might sit in the current...

What connects the food you eat, the money you use, and the stories you're told to believe, and what happens when you start questioning all three?Pete Evans, chef, entrepreneur, and one of Australia's most talked about advocates for health and independent thinking, joins Honest Money to share his journey from legacy media to a life built around health, Bitcoin, and personal authenticity. From the courage it takes to question accepted narratives to the deep connection between physical health and financial sovereignty, Pete offers a candid and thoughtful conversation about thinking for yourself.This conversation...

What happens to a nation's health when its money is broken, and could sound money be the cure the healthcare system didn't know it needed?Mr Tarik Sammour, surgeon and Bitcoiner, joins Honest Money to explore the surprising intersection of Bitcoin, healthcare, and the health of society itself. From the way inflation erodes healthcare funding to the deeper question of how broken money shapes a broken society, Tarik brings a clinician's eye to the economic forces most of us never think to question.This conversation explores why a growing number of doctors are paying attention...

Is Bitcoin's energy use a problem to solve or the very thing that makes it valuable, and what happens when Bitcoin and AI start competing for the same power?Michael Dunworth, entrepreneur and longtime Bitcoin builder, joins Honest Money for a wide ranging conversation on energy, transparency, and the future of money. From the proof of reserves debate to the looming competition between Bitcoin mining and AI data centres, Michael offers a candid and unfiltered take on the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry today.This conversation explores why proving ownership matters, what real leadership...

What can decades of energy market experience teach us about Bitcoin's value, its price movements, and the global financial reset already underway?Gary Cardone, entrepreneur and veteran of the global energy markets, joins Honest Money to share his bold perspective on how energy economics, macroeconomic shifts, and industry dynamics shape Bitcoin's adaptability and long term value. From supply elasticity to whale behaviour, Gary draws sharp parallels between the markets he knows intimately and the emerging world of Bitcoin.This conversation explores the mental game of investing, the discipline required to navigate volatility, and why Gary...

What do Australia's latest Bitcoin regulations mean for your privacy, your self custody, and the future of financial sovereignty?Daniel Wilczynski, Chairman of the Australian Bitcoin Industry Body (ABIB), joins Honest Money to break down the regulatory developments shaping Bitcoin in Australia. From the travel rule and ASIC licensing to the realities of debanking, Daniel explains what these changes mean for everyday Bitcoiners and the exchanges that serve them.This conversation explores the tension between compliance and privacy, the resilience required to build a Bitcoin business in a hostile banking environment, and how custody solutions...

What does it take to build a Bitcoin business, grow an audience, and stay committed through years of uncertainty?Robin Seyr joins Honest Money to share his journey from aspiring creator to one of Bitcoin’s most recognisable podcasters. From overcoming imposter syndrome and navigating bear markets to launching innovative self custody products, Robin explains the lessons he's learned while building a business around Bitcoin.This conversation explores the realities of content creation, the importance of persistence, and why self custody remains one of the most important responsibilities for every Bitcoiner.🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARYRo...

What happens when the world’s most important monetary network faces internal conflict over incentives, governance, and control?Jimmy Song joins Honest Money to break down the technical, economic, and philosophical debates shaping Bitcoin’s future. From developer incentives and spam attacks to governance disputes and quantum computing risks, this episode explores the deeper structural challenges facing Bitcoin today.Jimmy explains why Bitcoin development is far more political and incentive driven than most people realise, and why understanding governance matters for anyone serious about long term Bitcoin adoption.🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARYJimmy Song and...

This is the missing final segment from “How The Australian Budget Punishes Aspiration” featuring Peter Dunworth.Due to a file corruption issue during export, the final portion of the original recording was not included in the published episode. This segment has now been recovered and restored to complete the full conversation as intended.In these final 12 minutes, Peter and Anja continue and conclude their discussion on the Australian federal budget and its broader implications for wealth, property, taxation, and Bitcoin in Australia. The conversation brings together the key themes explored throughout the episode, focusing on ince...

What happens when a Hollywood producer discovers Bitcoin and begins questioning the foundations of money itself?Terence Michael joins the show to discuss his journey from the entertainment industry into Bitcoin, exploring how monetary history, inflation, and the collapse of sound money systems have reshaped modern life. From the significance of 1971 to the future of financial sovereignty, Terence explains why Bitcoin may represent a fundamental shift in how people save, think, and live.In this episode of The Honest Money Show, Anja sits down with Terence to unpack the hidden effects of fiat money, the...

What happens when a government budget changes the incentives of an entire country?Peter Dunworth joins Honest Money to break down the latest Australian budget and what it reveals about wealth, property, taxation, and Bitcoin in Australia. Beneath the headlines are deeper questions about incentives, ownership, debt, and the long-term sustainability of the system itself.Peter explains why many Australians are underestimating the consequences of rising intervention, shifting tax policies, and increasing pressure on productive individuals and businesses. The conversation explores how these policies affect property markets, entrepreneurship, wealth creation, and personal sovereignty....