Once Bitten! A Bitcoin Podcast.

Grass roots Bitcoin Education is spreading around the world.

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Today's guest on the show is Trevor Schrock, the founder of Bitcoin School Argentina, based in Córdoba.

Trevor shares his personal journey, revealing he was born in Southern California but has strong family ties to Córdoba, Argentina, where his father was born.

He first encountered MyFirstBitcoin's open-source educational materials while living in Mexico City and was inspired to return to Argentina, seeing its ripe conditions for Bitcoin adoption

Key Topics:

Trevor Schrock's personal journey to Bitcoin and move to Argentina.

The founding and mission of Bitcoin School Argentina.

Argentina's unique economic context, hyperinflation, and the "currency competition."

Adaptation and use of MyFirstBitcoin open-source educational materials.

Challenges and successes of running a Bitcoin education center.

The importance of physical spaces and community meetups for Bitcoin education.

Advice and inspiration for starting local Bitcoin education initiatives.

Follow Trevor here:

X - @BitcoinSchoolAR

Learn more here: https://bitcoinschoolar.com/

Check out my book ‘Choose Life’ - https://bitcoinbook.shop/search?q=prince

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CONFERENCES:

BTC HEL - 25th - 26th September 2026. - Helsinki

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My First Bitcoin.

https://myfirstbitcoin.org/

BITBOX - SELF CUSTODY YOUR BITCOIN - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten

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THE MEETUP BREAKDWON - BITCOIN EVENTS UK - https://www.themeetupbreakdown.com/

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Inspiring Bitcoin education around the world!

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This episode features Roark Janis, founder of bitbooks.com and btcaccounting.org, who discusses his Bitcoin education initiative in Pakistan, inspired by My First Bitcoin, and his Bitcoin-native accounting software project.

Key Topics:

Roarke's background in accounting, auditing (including for Apple), and supply chain management.

His journey down the Bitcoin rabbit hole starting in 2021, shifting from skepticism to deep conviction.

The "blockchain, not Bitcoin" narrative and its misapplication in supply chain visibility.

Bitcoin's blockchain as a perfect, immutable ledger compared to traditional accounting.

His personal decision to move to Karachi, Pakistan, and his observations on the local economy and people.

Launching a My First Bitcoin node in Pakistan, the challenges of adoption, and the "Bitcoin Babies" program.

The development of BitBooks, an open-source accounting system designed to treat Bitcoin as a cash account.

The btcaccounting.org initiative to foster collaboration and establish accounting standards for Bitcoin.

The importance of self-custody and the broader My First Bitcoin initiatives globally.
Connect with Roark:
Email - Roark@bitvestment.xyc

X - @Roarkjanis

- Bitvestment.xyz

Check out my book ‘Choose Life’ - https://bitcoinbook.shop/search?q=prince

Pleb Service Announcements:

Join 20 thousand Bitcoiners on @cluborange

https://signup.cluborange.org/co/princey

CONFERENCES:

BTC HEL - 25th - 26th September 2026. - Helsinki

https://btchel.com/

Use code BITTEN for - 10%

My First Bitcoin.

https://myfirstbitcoin.org/

Shills and Mench’s:

BITBOX - SELF CUSTODY YOUR BITCOIN - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten

Use Code BITTEN

THE MEETUP BREAKDWON - BITCOIN EVENTS UK -

https://www.themeetupbreakdown.com/

SWAN BITCOIN - www.swan.com/bitten

HODL EYEWEAR - Avoid Blue light! https://hodleyewear.com/partner/3/

PLEBEIAN MARKET - BUY AND SELL STUFF FOR SATS;

https://plebeian.market/ @PlebeianMarket

SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM

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El Salvador State of Exception Security Measure Extended for the 51st Consecutive Time.

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Today's guest on the show is Ricci Frega, an Italian activist and storyteller, who discusses his journey into Bitcoin, the issues surrounding El Salvador's Chivo Wallet, and the critical implications of the country's "State of Exception" law on privacy and human rights.

Key Topics:

Riccis background in activism and discovery of Bitcoin

The Bitcoin Italia Podcast and its focus on Bitcoin as a freedom technology

Critique of El Salvador's Chivo Wallet, including its centralization and transaction censorship

El Salvador's "State of Exception" law and the suspension of constitutional privacy rights

Lack of awareness and perceived double standards within the Bitcoin community regarding human rights in El Salvador

Call for prominent Bitcoiners to challenge the Salvadoran government on privacy issues

His views on stablecoins and their role in the Bitcoin ecosystem

A huge thank you to Ricci for coming on the show, follow his work below.

X - @Rikki6ixx

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https://bitcoinitaliapodcast.it/

Link to article - https://elsalvadorinfo.net/the-salvadoran-state-of-exception-gets-extended-for-another-30-days/

Check out my book ‘Choose Life’ - https://bitcoinbook.shop/search?q=prince

Pleb Service Announcements:

Join 20 thousand Bitcoiners on @cluborange

https://signup.cluborange.org/co/princey

CONFERENCES:

BTC HEL - 25th - 26th September 2026. - Helsinki

https://btchel.com/

Use code BITTEN for - 10%

My First Bitcoin.

https://myfirstbitcoin.org/

Shills and Mench’s:

BITBOX - SELF CUSTODY YOUR BITCOIN - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten

Use Code BITTEN

THE MEETUP BREAKDWON - BITCOIN EVENTS UK - https://www.themeetupbreakdown.com/

SWAN BITCOIN - www.swan.com/bitten

PLEBEIAN MARKET - BUY AND SELL STUFF FOR SATS;

https://plebeian.market/ @PlebeianMarket

ZAPRITE - https://zaprite.com/bitten - Invoicing and accounting for Bitcoiners - Save $40

SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM

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Introducing the Indonesian My First Bitcoin Node.

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Dimas, from MyFirstBitcoin Indonesia, discusses his journey into Bitcoin, his educational efforts in Indonesia, and the nation's complex financial history and political landscape.

Key Topics:

Bitcoin Education in Indonesia

Financial Literacy and History

Self-Custody and Security

Government Control and Fiat Currency

Grassroots Community Building

Circular Economies with Bitcoin

Connect with Dimas on X - @bitcoinindo21

https://bitcoinindonesia.xyz/

https://bitcoinindonesia.xyz/my-first-bitcoin/

Check out my book ‘Choose Life’ - https://bitcoinbook.shop/search?q=prince

Pleb Service Announcements:

Join 20 thousand Bitcoiners on @cluborange

https://signup.cluborange.org/co/princey

CONFERENCES:

BTC HEL - 25th - 26th September 2026. - Helsinki

https://btchel.com/

Use code BITTEN for - 10%

Shills and Mench’s:

BITBOX - SELF CUSTODY YOUR BITCOIN - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten

Use Code BITTEN

THE MEETUP BREAKDWON - BITCOIN EVENTS UK - https://www.themeetupbreakdown.com/

My First Bitcoin.

https://myfirstbitcoin.org/

SWAN BITCOIN - www.swan.com/bitten

PLEBEIAN MARKET - BUY AND SELL STUFF FOR SATS;

https://plebeian.market/ @PlebeianMarket

ZAPRITE - https://zaprite.com/bitten - Invoicing and accounting for Bitcoiners - Save $40

SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM

ALL FURTHER LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS -

https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m

**Mine Bitcoin.

Own Your Rigs.

Ditch the Exchanges**

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Today's guest is Kent Halliburton from Sazmining who joins me to discuss his journey from cranberry farming and solar energy to Bitcoin, the company's "mining as a service" model, and the broader implications of AI/HPC on Bitcoin mining decentralisation.

Key Topics:

Kent Halliburton's personal and professional journey from cranberry farming to the solar energy industry.

The transition from a traditional fiat career to discovering and embracing Bitcoin.

Sazmining's "mining as a service" model, emphasising hardware ownership and aligned incentives.

The impact of AI/HPC (High-Performance Computing) on public Bitcoin mining companies and hash rate dynamics.

Debate around energy subsidies and the role of Bitcoin mining in energy markets.

The concept of "Wild Sats" and the value of decentralised Bitcoin acquisition.

The importance of low time preference and self-sovereignty learned through unique life experiences.

Discussion on Bitcoin mining ROI and the emerging hash power rental market.

Check out my book ‘Choose Life’ - https://bitcoinbook.shop/search?q=prince

Pleb Service Announcements:

Join 20 thousand Bitcoiners on @cluborange

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CONFERENCES:

BTC PRAGUE - 11th - 13th June 2026

http://btcprg.me/BITTEN -

Use code BITTEN for - 10%

BTC HEL - 25th - 26th September 2026. - Helsinki

https://btchel.com/

Use code BITTEN for - 10%

My First Bitcoin.

https://myfirstbitcoin.org/

Shills and Mench’s:

BITBOX - SELF CUSTODY YOUR BITCOIN - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten

Use Code BITTEN

THE MEETUP BREAKDWON - BITCOIN EVENTS UK - https://www.themeetupbreakdown.com/

SWAN BITCOIN - www.swan.com/bitten

PLEBEIAN MARKET - BUY AND SELL STUFF FOR SATS;

https://plebeian.market/ @PlebeianMarket

ZAPRITE - https://zaprite.com/bitten - Invoicing and accounting for Bitcoiners - Save $40

SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM

ALL FURTHER LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS -

https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m