Astrophysicist: “Here’s The Math for Bitcoin To Hit $1M” | Stephen Perrenod | BFM166
Stephen Perrenod is an astrophysicist and technology consultant with over 30 years of experience in high performance computing. He’s the author of two books on cosmology and has been writing and speaking about Bitcoin for a decade.› https://twitter.com/moneyordebt› http://stephenperrenod.substack.comPARTNERS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Stephen Perrenod and Bitcoin Journey03:02 - Understanding Bitcoin's Security and Network Effects05:49 - The Concept of Money 3.0 and Its Significance08:55 - Exploring Power Laws in Bitcoin's Growth11:36 - The Role of Cryptography and Mining in Bitcoin14:55 - The Dynamics of Bitcoin's Value and Market Behavior17:43 - The Influence of Events on Bitcoin's Power Law20:38 - The Future of Bitcoin and Its Adoption Potential39:11 - The Future of Bitcoin as a Financial Asset42:01 - Supply Dynamics and Market Behavior48:26 - Network Effects and Adoption Trajectories50:17 - Potential Market Cap Hurdles for Bitcoin53:26 - Volatility, Stability, and Institutional Adoption58:26 - Understanding Bitcoin's Market Efficiency01:01:37 - The Importance of Long-Term Perspectives01:08:02 - Path to Bitcoin's Future Valuation01:08:21 - Forecasting Bitcoin's Growth and Bubbles01:13:13 - Market Dynamics: Retail vs. Corporate Interest01:15:19 - The Network Effect and Adoption01:17:20 - Understanding the Kelly Criterion for Investment01:22:47 - Timeframes and Portfolio Allocation Strategies01:27:39 - Liquidity's Role in Bitcoin's Market01:35:00 - Bitcoin's Technological Evolution Compared to Other Innovationsℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Stephen Perrenod explore Bitcoin as 'Money 3.0', focusing on its mathematical foundations and energy-based value proposition. The discussion centers on power laws governing Bitcoin's exponential growth patterns and the network effects driving adoption.Key mathematical concepts include Bitcoin's supply constraints creating predictable scarcity dynamics, market efficiency through volatility patterns, and the Kelly Criterion for optimal investment sizing. Perrenod highlights how Bitcoin's growth follows similar power law distributions seen in other revolutionary technologies.The conversation examines Bitcoin's market cap trajectory toward $1 million per coin, analyzing liquidity triggers for market bubbles and institutional adoption mathematics. They emphasize Bitcoin's technological evolution mirrors other network-effect innovations, where value increases exponentially with user adoption rather than linearly.The mathematical thesis: Bitcoin's fixed supply algorithm combined with growing network adoption creates a deflationary asset with predictable long-term price appreciation, making the million-dollar target a mathematical probability rather than speculation.
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Why 95% of Educated People Still Don’t Understand Bitcoin | Boyd Cohen | BFM165
Boyd Cohen, PhD, is a globally recognized expert at the intersection of sustainability, entrepreneurship, and Bitcoin. He serves as a Business School Director and as Strategic Advisor to Jan3. He recently published his latest book, Bitcoin Singularity, which envisions how Bitcoin can catalyze a more resilient and abundant global economy.› https://x.com/boydcohen› Bitcoin Singularity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F84CJX6FPARTNERS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction and Background05:04 - Experiencing Currency Controls in Argentina10:09 - Understanding Money and Freedom15:03 - The Role of Bitcoin in Economic Freedom19:50 - Transitioning from Ethereum to Bitcoin24:56 - The Importance of Open-Mindedness29:58 - Bitcoin as a Remedy for Artificial Scarcity30:30 - The Illusion of Value and Abundance34:44 - Redefining Identity in a Post-Consumerism World37:49 - Bridging the Gap: Bitcoin and Sustainability41:55 - Paradigm Asymmetry: Understanding Bitcoin's Resistance47:23 - The Future of Education and Bitcoin Awareness53:35 - The Path to Hyper Bitcoinization and Its Implications59:05 - Empathy and Wealth in a Bitcoin Economy01:01:25 - Meritocracy and Innovation in Business01:05:11 - Self-Actualization and Transitioning to Hyper Bitcoinization01:14:12 - The Future of Lending in a Bitcoin Worldℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Boyd Cohen discuss how how Boyd, even with a Ph.D., didn’t understand Bitcoin—until it rewired how he saw energy, incentives, and power. In this episode, Bram unpacks Boyd’s intellectual journey from climate tech professor to Bitcoin maximalist, and how Bitcoin challenged everything he thought he knew. They explore how fiat erodes meaning, why academia gets it wrong, and what a Bitcoin-based civilization could actually look like. This conversation is raw, disruptive, and rooted in hard-earned clarity. If you think you're too smart to fall for fiat—you’re probably wrong.
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Why Modern Work Feels Pointless (It’s Not Your Fault) | Axel Raven | BFM164
Axel Raven is a Hard Money and Bitcoin advocate known for their his TikTok and X posts on hard money, decentralization, and the flaws of fiat systems. Blending first-principles thinking with cultural critique, they challenge conventional financial narratives and champion Bitcoin as a transformative force. Axel’s unique perspective resonates with those seeking financial sovereignty in a digital age.› https://x.com/financialphys› https://www.tiktok.com/@financialphysicsPARTNERS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com💸 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Debifi. Unlock liquidity without selling a single sat via https://debifi.com/bramPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:38 - Started Noticing This00:07:44 - Becomes Serious Topic ️00:12:27 - Zimbabwe Dollar00:16:22 - Mathematical Side00:20:15 - Hard Currency Impact 00:23:54 - Putting Things Back ️00:27:44 - Currency Wiped Out00:31:15 - Bitcoin Seedwords00:35:32 - Psychology Impact00:39:14 - Financial Bubble 00:42:54 - Old School Money00:47:01 - Bitcoin Clarifies00:51:38 - Missing the Best00:55:26 - Bitcoin's Potential00:59:07 - Money Philosophy01:02:30 - Road to One Bitcoinℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Axel Raven discuss the five key signals that reveal whether a civilization is thriving or collapsing—tying Bitcoin, health, agency, and spiritual clarity into one integrated frame. We explore how fiat incentives corrode everything from your nervous system to your portfolio, and why most people are trapped in self-destruction they mistake for progress. From seed oils to digital addiction, Axel shows how the smallest inputs shape the biggest outcomes. This isn’t just critique—it’s a blueprint for reclaiming direction. If you want to thrive while the system decays, start here.
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This Is How Bitcoin Goes Mainstream (Fast) | Michael Tanguma | BFM163
Michael Tanguma is the Co-Founder and CEO of Onramp, a pioneering bitcoin asset management platform that offers innovative multi-institution custody solutions. With a robust background in financial services and technology, Michael is dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional finance and the evolving Bitcoin landscape.› https://x.com/mtanguma› https://onrampbitcoin.com/bramPARTNERS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com💸 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Debifi. Unlock liquidity without selling a single sat via https://debifi.com/bramPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - The Great Awakening: Shifting Mental Models02:45 - Adapting to Technological Acceleration05:13 - The Intersection of AI, Bitcoin, and Society07:25 - The Future of Work and Education09:48 - The Role of Ideas in a Changing Economy12:35 - Navigating the Shock of Change15:55 - The Evolution of Money and Value18:33 - The Future of Children in a New World32:30 - Geopolitical Influences on Bitcoin Adoption35:18 - Corporate Treasury Companies: Asymmetric Bets38:36 - The Role of Bitcoin in Financial Systems44:37 - Navigating Distractions in the Crypto Space50:09 - Group Think and Individual Thought in Bitcoin56:06 - Energy Markets and Bitcoin's Future59:10 - The Peer-to-Peer Revolution of Bitcoinℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Michael Tanguma tackle one of the most important questions facing investors today:What happens when Bitcoin goes mainstream—and most institutions still don’t understand what they’re holding?They unpack why corporate and sovereign adoption will be the ultimate stress test for conviction, and how most portfolios are built on narratives, not first principles. Michael brings deep experience in risk management and macro strategy to explain why Bitcoin is misunderstood, mispriced, and mispositioned—especially by the people adopting it.This conversation covers:🔶 Why corporate adoption is a high-pressure signal test🔶 How traditional finance traps decision-makers🔶 The difference between narrative risk and asset risk🔶 First-mover advantages in an evolving macro landscape🔶 Why Bitcoin demands a new financial lensIf you're trying to see through the noise and prepare for what’s next, this episode delivers the clarity.
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Is This Nobel Prize Winner the Real Satoshi Nakamoto? | Bryan Solstin | BFM162
Bryan Solstin is a former aerospace systems engineer, Bitcoiner, conservationist, privacy advocate, and author of “Bitcoin and Nash Equilibrium” as well as “Apex Environmental Solution: Bitcoin.”› https://x.com/BryanBSolstin› Bitcoin and Nash Equilibrium: https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Nash-Equilibrium-Emerging/dp/B0DGY185V4› https://www.solstin.com/john-nashPARTNERS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com💸 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Debifi. Unlock liquidity without selling a single sat via https://debifi.com/bramPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Understanding Nash Equilibrium and Its Relevance to Bitcoin04:55 - Bitcoin as Immortal Nash Equilibrium12:33 - The Invisible Hand: Adam Smith and Bitcoin18:34 - Nash's Influence on Bitcoin's Architecture and Ideal Money25:52 - The Intersection of Philosophy and Economics in Bitcoin26:14 - The Intersection of Mathematics and Bitcoin29:12 - Philosophical Foundations of Bitcoin32:18 - The Nature of Ideal Money35:22 - Current Events and Bitcoin's Role36:59 - The Evolution of Bitcoin39:02 - Bitcoin as a Commodity43:58 - Nash's Critique of Inflation and Bailouts50:04 - Non-Cooperative Systems and Bitcoin54:23 - The Impact of Monetary Systems on Society55:52 - Individual Empowerment through Decentralization57:48 - Natural Selection and Economic Systems58:39 - Political Money and Social Dependency & Bitcoin as Freedom Money58:58 - Global Financial Peace through Bitcoin01:01:46 - Nash's Paranoia and Satoshi's Disappearance01:05:08 - The Plural Pronoun Connection01:07:35 - The Future of Bitcoin and Personal Responsibility01:11:38 - The End Game of Bitcoin's Global Impactℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBryan Solstin joins Bram Kanstein to break down one of the most mind-expanding ideas in Bitcoin: that it’s not just sound money, it’s an Immortal Nash Equilibrium. We explore game theory, asymptotically ideal money, John Nash’s obsession with peace through mathematics, and why Bitcoin might be the only system that creates global cooperation—without needing trust. What you’ll learn.What a Nash Equilibrium is—and why Bitcoin might be the first digital oneWhy decentralization isn’t just a tech trend, but a mathematically grounded peace mechanismHow fixed-supply money can emerge gradually, without revolution or forceWhat “Asymptotically Ideal Money” means—and why it matters more than goldHow Bitcoin’s halving schedule is rooted in game theory, not just codeThe eerie parallels between John Nash’s paranoia and Satoshi’s disappearanceA whole new mental model: Bitcoin not just as “sound money,” but as a cooperative equilibrium
Explore the inner workings of our flawed financial system with Bram Kanstein (https://x.com/@bramk) and his guests. Discover why Bitcoin stands out as the most groundbreaking technological discovery of our time—and why you need to understand and embrace it.
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