TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast

Marty sits down with Mel Mattison to discuss the bullish economic outlook driven by AI productivity gains, demographic shifts, and fiscal stimulus, covering Bitcoin's path to $150K, the sustainability of government debt, and why current market conditions differ fundamentally from the 1970s.

Mel Mattison on Twitter: https://x.com/MelMattison1

Mel’s Website: https://www.melmattison.com/

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Marty sits down with Matt Corallo to discuss the Save Our Wallets initiative, the critical importance of getting non-custodial wallet protections into the market structure bill currently moving through Congress, and why this represents the most important legislative battle for Bitcoin's future.

Matt Corallo on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBlueMatt

Save Our Wallets: https://saveourwallets.org/

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Marty sits down with Ken Egan, the Director of Government Affairs at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to discuss his journey into Bitcoin, the evolving perspectives within the U.S. national security establishment regarding Bitcoin, and the Bitcoin Policy Institute's strategy to influence policy in Washington D.C.

Ken Egan on Twitter: https://x.com/Bayman11771

BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/

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Marty sits down with Leon Wankum to discuss the current housing market correction, how Bitcoin is outcompeting real estate as a store of value, and practical strategies for real estate developers to incorporate Bitcoin into their investment portfolios while navigating MSTR's new Strike and Stride products.

Leon Wankum on Twitter: https://x.com/leonwankum

Leon’s Website: https://leonwankum.com/

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Marty sits down with Michael Goldstein to discuss the philosophy behind "hodling for good" - exploring how Bitcoin holders can use Austrian economics principles to think beyond mere price appreciation toward deploying their savings for higher purposes like leisure, education, capital goods, and magnificent works that benefit civilization while maintaining the economic virtue of low time preference saving.

Michael Goldstein on Twitt...

Marty sits down with Adam Back (CEO of Blockstream) and Sean Bill (CIO at Blockstream) to discuss institutional Bitcoin adoption, the evolution from cypherpunk ideals to financial infrastructure, pension fund investment strategies, the emergence of Bitcoin-collateralized lending products, and the development of second-layer solutions like Lightning Network and Liquid that are building the foundation for a Bitcoin-native banking sys...

Marty sits down with Jessy Gilger to discuss Bitcoin retirement planning as prices approach $110K, the launch of Gannett Trust as the first Bitcoin-native trust company, and the risks of derivative products like MSTY in the current bull market.

Jessy Gilger on Twitter: https://x.com/idahohodl

Gannett Trust: https://www.gannetttrust.com/

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The Bitcoin Alpha podcast explores the macroeconomic forces driving Bitcoin's evolution as a neutral reserve asset. Treasury Secretary Bessent's pivot from tariffs to growth-focused fiscal policy signals inevitable monetary expansion as US debt sustainability reaches critical levels. Japan's yield curve crisis threatens $1.2 trillion in Treasury holdings while Bitcoin demonstrates remarkable resilience during market volatility. The...

Marty sits down with Bram Kanstein to discuss how Bitcoin provides millennials with time and financial freedom in an increasingly uncertain world shaped by AI, economic instability, and technological transformation.

Bram Kanstein on Twitter: https://x.com/bramk

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Marty sits down with Anas Alhajji to discuss Trump's Middle East diplomacy, Iran's nuclear program, the state of global oil markets, and the growing energy demands of AI technology.

Anas Alhajji on Twitter: https://x.com/anasalhajji

0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Syria and US diplomacy in Middle East

12:38 - Trump in the Middle East

17:59 - Fold & Bitkey

19:31 - Iran - Nuclear program and PR

33:36 - Unchained

34:05 - Crude markets, trade war ...

Marty sits down with James O'Beirne to discuss the OP_RETURN controversy.

James O'Beirne on Twitter: https://x.com/jamesob

0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Multi axis issue

5:07 - Core governance

9:36 - Derailing productive discussions

17:01 - Fold & Coinkite

18:32 - CTV

29:14 - Unchained

29:43 - Magnitude of change

41:35 - Covenant proposals

50:06 - CTV benefits

57:46 - Institutional ownership

1:05:16 - Moving forward

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Marty sits down with Dr. Jack Kruse to discuss the Big Pharma forces at work within MAHA.

Jack Kruse on Twitter: https://x.com/DrJackKruse

0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Outlining MAHA infiltration

22:48 - Fold & Coinkite

24:19- Danger to children

28:11 - Political shell game

35:24 - Unchained

35:54 - Time theft

40:51 - Vax data

46:17 - Bioweapon and control system

58:14 - Game plan - Decentralized yourself

1:15:00 - Priorities

1:24:14 - Supp...

Marty sits down with Zack Shapiro to discuss the Samourai case.

Zack Shapiro on Twitter: https://x.com/zackbshapiro

P2P Rights: https://p2prights.org/

Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/

0:00 - Intro0:28 - Outlining the case12:26 - Biden/Warren admin17:24 - Fold & Coinkite19:00 - Next step and implications for precedent23:24 - Unchained23:53 - GENIUS act27:34 - History of Bank Secrecy Act33:19 - Nation states will ...

Marty sits down with Lyn Alden to discuss Triffin's dilemma.

Lyn Alden on Twitter: https://x.com/lynaldencontact

Lyn's Newsletter: https://www.lynalden.com/may-2025-newsletter/

0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Triffin's dilemma

8:15 - Debt leverage

11:10 - Fold & Coinkite

12:41 - Trump's goals and tariff policy

19:54 - Unchained

20:24 - China is not weak

30:07 - Energy

37:15 - AI/robots

41:11 - SBR

48:47 - Bitcoin credit products

52:40 - Eventf...

Marty sits down with Andrew Myers to discuss the intersection of AI, Energy and bitcoin.

Andrew Myers on Twitter: https://x.com/acmyers

Satoshi Energy: https://satoshienergy.com/

0:00 - Intro

0:34 - Tesla’s AI energy theory

8:59 - Bitcoin and decentralization fixes AI

13:02 - Fold & Coinkite

14:38 - How Satoshi Energy is using AI

19:28 - Bit Current

23:13 - Unchained

23:42 - Revealing inefficiency

32:57 - Proliferating OS AI with b...

Marty sits down with Dom Bei to discuss the state of CalPERS.

Campaign site: http://Www.beiforcalpers.com

Campaign Twitter: https://x.com/DomforCalPERS

Proof of Workforce: http://Www.proofofworkforce.org

Dom Bei on Twitter: https://x.com/Beiwatch_1

0:00 - Intro

0:32 - Opportunity Cost app

3:34 - Dom's background

10:36 - Fold & Coinkite

12:13 - How pensions got to this point

19:29 - Impact of failure

28:10 - Unchained

28:38 - CalPER...

Marty sits down with Brian Harrington to discuss challenging the "never sell" mindset.

Brian Harrington on Twitter: https://x.com/BrainHarrington

Brian Harrington Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brainharrington

0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Bitcoiners should have better chairs

8:52 - Fold & Coinkite

10:23 - Reject FOMO paralysis

17:59 - You can live on bitcoin today

22:44 - Unchained

23:13 - How to live on a bitcoin standard

31:38 - TFTC o...