The Bitcoin Matrix

The Bitcoin Matrix

Let's explore Bitcoin, the future of money and the social, cultural, economical and philosophical implications of this new technology. Hosted by Cedric Youngelman.

Episodes

October 13, 2025 88 mins

In this episode, I chat with Tom Luongo, a well-known macro expert and a returning five-timer on the show, about the power games behind markets and politics.

If you want a hard-hitting map of the current geopolitical and cultural battlefield, this one’s for you.

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of joining Robin Seyr on his show to dive deep into Bitcoin, its current trajectory, and the bigger forces shaping our future.

If you’re curious about where Bitcoin stands today, how it could evolve tomorrow, and what we can do as individuals to preserve its core ethos, this episode is for you.

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September 29, 2025 53 mins

In this episode, I chat with Grant Cardone, the entrepreneur, bestselling author, and real-estate mogul behind Cardone Capital, known for his 10X philosophy and massive multifamily portfolio.

If you want a brutally practical blueprint for going all-in on one thing, building units at scale, and using Bitcoin to supercharge a legacy business, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, I chat with Amanda Goodall, a workforce intelligence analyst who spots restructuring signals months before they hit the headlines. We dig into how AI is quietly eating back-office work. We also cover warehouse robots and humanoids on the horizon, and practical job-hunt tactics to become the obvious hire.

If you’re trying to navigate layoffs, automation, or a tougher job market with clear signal over noise, this one...

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September 15, 2025 60 mins

In this episode, I chat with Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3, longtime Bitcoiner, and a key voice in nation-state Bitcoin adoption, about the heated Core vs. KNOTS debate.

If you want a clear, no-BS walk through the current discourse, plus practical takeaways for node runners, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, I chat with Trace Mayer, early Bitcoin investor and the mind behind the Seven Network Effects, about monetary sovereignty and the ideas that shaped Bitcoin culture. We dive into his rabbit-hole journey from gold to Bitcoin, debates from the block size wars, why “proof of keys” still matters, and how time preference and family tie into sound money.

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In this episode, I chat with Jesse Myers, aka “Croesus” on X, a Bitcoin strategy advisor and former co-founder of OnRamp Bitcoin. With an MBA from Stanford and experience at Bain & Company, Jesse is now leading Bitcoin strategy at SmarterWeb and advising UTXO Management.

We dive deep into the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies—how they’re reshaping capital markets, unlocking trapped fiat, and potentially becoming the most valuable ...

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In this episode, I chat with Scott Dedels, co-CEO of Block Reward, host of the Block Reward Podcast, and author of The Dao of Bitcoin: Towards a Cosmology of Energy Money. Together, we dive deep into the nature of time, monetary entropy, and Bitcoin’s role in reshaping our collective experience.

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In this episode, I chat with Stephan Livera, Bitcoin educator, host of the Stephan Livera Podcast, and advisor at Bold Bitcoin. We explore his journey of escaping the lockdowns in Australia to build a new life in Dubai, and how his libertarian values and understanding of Bitcoin economics shaped that decision.

Stephan also shares his thoughts on cycles, proof of reserves, the role of stablecoins, and the long-term outlook for hyper...

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In this episode, I chat with Mandrik, a legendary Bitcoin OG who’s been around since 2011. He shares deep honest reflections on proof of work, health and hardship.

We talk about what it was like working customer support during Mt. Gox, the emotional impact of long bear markets, and why kindness, consistency, and situational awareness matter.

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In this episode, I chat with Jesse Myers, a Bitcoin strategy advisor and the author of the essay Once-in-a-Species. He shares deep excitement for Bitcoin treasury companies and how they might be the gateway for TradFi capital to enter Bitcoin at scale.

We also dive deep into the evolutionary roots of money and how the innate human drive for scarcity laid the groundwork for the concept of money, civilization itself, and ultimately B...

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July 7, 2025 55 mins

In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Knut Svanholm, a former seafarer turned philosopher and the mind behind the “Bitcoin Infinity” meme.

We explore the philosophy of freedom, how Bitcoin changes human interactions, and what it truly means to live without fear in an age of paper Bitcoin and clown world distractions.

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In this episode, I chat with the most interesting Bitcoiner out there, George Bodine. He opens up about his unshakable Bitcoin conviction, the painful distance it’s caused with his son, and his deep desire to leave behind generational wealth and wisdom.

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In this episode, I chat with Pablo from Panties for Bitcoin, a family-run business that designs high-quality undergarments. He shares the economic realities of Argentina, the dangers of hyperinflation, and the passion behind creating a slow-fashion Bitcoin brand.

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In this episode, I chat with Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence and author of The Bogle Effect. We dive into the life and legacy of Jack Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, and explore the evolution of Bitcoin ETFs.

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In this episode, I chat with Paul Tarantino and John Burnett—two of the most dynamic Bitcoiners I know—about the hidden frameworks of power and consent that shape our world.

If you’re ready to step outside The Truman Show and see the matrix for what it really is, you won’t want to miss this mind-expanding conversation.

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In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Richard Byworth, a seasoned investment banker turned Bitcoin maximalist, live from the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas.

We explore the mechanics and evolution of convertible bonds, Bitcoin treasury strategies, and why institutional players are waking up to Bitcoin’s potential.

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In this episode, I sit down with Bob Burnett, the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining. We dive into the psychological and structural challenges facing Bitcoin today, from developer-community disconnects to the risks of cultural stagnation and the need for evolved governance.

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In this episode, I sit down with Adam Meister, a Bitcoin OG, and a relentless promoter of strong hands and long-term thinking. Adam first bought Bitcoin in 2013, has never sold a coin, and lives by the ethos that “deferral of gratification” is the true path to freedom.

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In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Tad Smith, the former CEO of Sotheby’s and Madison Square Garden, and the current CEO of Durable Money. We also dig deep into investing, valuation frameworks, AI, tariffs, and the future of American labor.

Meet the man who’s led billion-dollar companies and still chose to go down the Bitcoin rabbit hole.

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