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Mentor Sessions Ep. 051: Giacomo Zucco on Bitcoin's 2026 Boom - ARK Scaling Revolution, Privacy Wars, Cypherpunk Survival, and Why Nation-States Fuel Bitcoin's Win What if Bitcoin's biggest problem in 2025 was too much success—lulling us into complacency on privacy, self-custody, and true adoption? Giacomo Zucco, Bitcoin OG and Plan B Network founder, warns that 2026 could flip the script with global upheavals driving real-world use cases for censorship-resistant tools. In this deep-dive interview on the BTC Sessions channel, Giacomo breaks down ARK as Lightning Network's "missing piece" for massive scaling, why privacy by omission beats obfuscation for cost savings and regulatory deniability, and how covenants could make Bitcoin non-interactive, safer, and cheaper. He unpacks Europe's privacy crackdown, Switzerland's fading safe-haven status, and the spectrum of trust in solutions like eCash, Liquid, and Spark—plus Plan B's global education push, including university courses, high-school node setups in El Salvador, and the upcoming Cypher Tank pitch show. Giacomo's optimistic twist: Bitcoin thrives on adversaries like failing nation-states and unsustainable ETFs/stablecoins, ensuring long-term dominance through low-time-preference building. If you're stacking sats and seeking Bitcoin's cypherpunk fundamentals beyond price hype, this is your white pill for 2026 sovereignty. About Giacomo Zucco X: https://x.com/giacomozucco Plan B Network: https://planb.network Cypher Tank Premiere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHGVElfFgbk Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro & 2026 Outlook 00:01:26 Success & Adversity Issues 00:02:02 Global Privacy Deterioration 00:03:27 Fundamentals Focus Shift 00:05:05 ARK as Scaling Game-Changer 00:07:31 ARK Privacy & Implementation 00:08:26 ARK-Lightning Integration 00:09:08 Research & Tech Advances 00:10:26 Bitcoin Education Boom 00:11:16 Scaling Trust Trade-Offs 00:13:20 Security Models Spectrum 00:15:01 Future Scaling Predictions 00:17:45 Federations & HSM Additions 00:19:57 Scaling Enables Better Privacy 00:22:44 Omission Privacy Superiority 00:27:12 Soft Fork Consensus Struggles 00:28:57 Taproot Legacy Lessons 00:30:52 Covenants for UX Revolution 00:33:43 Europe's Privacy Weakness 00:36:08 Switzerland's Privacy Decay 00:42:39 Plan B Network Expansion 00:45:14 Forum & El Salvador Event 00:45:58 Cypher Tank Pitch Show 00:48:22 Professional Bitcoin Program 00:50:23 Cypher Tank Judges 00:51:11 Cypherpunk Ethos Risks 00:52:08 Adoption vs. Purity 00:53:24 Remnant Strategy Wins 00:55:08 Cycles Building Cores 00:57:47 Uncompromising Approach 00:58:14 Absolute Cypherpunk Growth 00:58:28 Low Fees & ETF Impact 00:59:24 Optimism on Rivals' Fall 01:01:20 Nation-States as Allies 01:05:32 Giacomo Links & Wrap-Up ⚡ POWERED by Abundant Mines: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at https://qrco.de/bgYKPB 🔒 Lockdown your Bitcoin with the BEST gear on the market from Coinkite. Get the 5% Off the COLDCARD visit: https://qrco.de/bfiDBV 💡BOOK Private Sessions with Nathan, Gary, or Ben at Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. 👉 Visit btcmentor.io Previous Episodes Iyah May: https://youtu.be/Z1DlI68oZTY Follow Us on X: • BTC Sessions: @BTCsessions • Nathan: @theBTCmentor • Gary: @GaryLeeNYC #Bitcoin #GiacomoZucco #PlanBNetwork #ARKScaling #BitcoinPrivacy #LightningNetwork #Cypherpunk #SelfCustody #BitcoinEducation #SoftForks #Covenants #Stablecoins #ETFs #NationStates #BTC2026 #BitcoinOnly #BTCSessions #BTC #SoundMoney #Decentralization #OrangePill #bitcoinpodcast

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The Bitcoin Boomers Ep. 04: "There Needs to be a Revolution" Ex-Reagan Library Director Speaks Out on Bitcoin | John Heubusch, Lawrence Lepard, Bob Burnett, Gary Leland John Heubusch (former Executive Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Reagan insider, and bestselling author) joins Lawrence Lepard, Bob Burnett, and Gary Leland for an explosive Bitcoin Boomers episode exposing fiat's collapse under America's $38.6 trillion national debt and Bitcoin's revolutionary escape. As Bitcoin hovers around $89K in January 2026 after dipping from 2025's $126K highs, John declares: "There needs to be a revolution... maybe that's when Bitcoin has its moments," linking Reagan's "government is the problem" ethos to sound money's revival. The crew dismantles Nixon's 1971 gold shock as fiat's "beginning of the end," fueling inequality, endless printing, and ethical rot in politics—why Reagan would HODL Bitcoin for its tech disruption like Star Wars defense. Amid hyperinflation fears and US overexpansion mirroring the Soviets' fall, they orange-pill boomers: scarcity (21M BTC cap vs. infinite fiat), network effects outpacing Visa/Mastercard, and AI needing Bitcoin as its frictionless currency. John shares jaw-dropping tales—dating Lady Di, rescuing Reagan's blood vial from eBay, running the Library with Air Force One inside—and his cancer survival blending faith/immunotherapy. Larry slams advisors ignoring Bitcoin's 16-year dominance, Bob ties PC revolution to BTC adoption, Gary urges top 1% ownership (just 0.25 BTC). This is the boomer blueprint: escape fiat's cliff before calamity forces change. Stack sats now—Bitcoin's your hedge against debasement. Chapters: 00:00:00 Cold Open – Revolution & Bitcoin's Moment 00:00:44 Welcome John Heubusch & Career Overview 00:02:37 Date with Lady Di Story 00:07:01 Politics to Business Shift 00:09:01 Washington's Lack of Acumen 00:10:36 Term Limits & Power Concentration 00:12:06 Reagan Connections & Insights 00:15:38 Reagan Blood Vial Recovery 00:17:36 Reagan Library & Air Force One 00:20:00 Broken Monetary System Exposed 00:22:57 Debt Deficits from Reagan Era 00:27:27 Nixon Gold Shock Chaos 00:30:08 Reagan Hypothetical on Debt 00:34:24 Would Reagan Be a Bitcoiner? 00:37:13 US Overexpansion Parallels 00:41:00 Bitcoin Media & Peer Perceptions 00:47:01 Not Too Late for Boomers 00:53:01 Bitcoin Network Effects 00:55:15 Money Supply & Regulation Warnings 00:57:55 Hyperinflation & Collapse Risks 01:03:20 AI Needing Bitcoin Currency 01:08:28 Endowments Considering BTC 01:11:08 Shroud Conspiracy Thrillers 01:18:16 Cancer Survival & Faith 01:20:38 Closing Thanks & Book Swap About John John Heubusch is an American political and private-sector executive, author, and former Executive Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (2009-2023). With a career spanning the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, U.S. Department of Labor (Chief of Staff to Elizabeth Dole), American Red Cross, NRSC, Gateway Inc. (CAO), and Avalon Capital, he's a bestselling author of thrillers The Shroud Conspiracy and The Second Coming. • Website: https://johnheubusch.com/ • Twitter: @JHeubusch Supported By: Blockstream Jade: Easy, open-source Bitcoin-only cold storage. Get 10% off with code BOOMERS at blockstream.com. Unchained Signature: Premium custody for serious holders. 10% off first year with code BOOMERS10 at unchained.com/btcboomers Abundant Mines: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at abundantmines.com BITCOIN WELL is the best place to buy Bitcoin in Canada and the USA. Visit BITCOINWELL.COM/BTCSESSIONS Book Private Sessions: Master Bitcoin with experts at btcmentor.io. Check Out the Previous Episode w Gary Cardone: https://youtu.be/0U8R6BzjDSE #bitcoin #bitcoinboomers #reagan #nationaldebt #fiatcollapse #soundmoney #bitcoinrevolution #debtcrisis #hyperinflation #reaganlibrary #johnheubusch #larrylepard #bobburnett #garyleland #btc #bitcoinadoption #aibitcoin #boomerbitcoin #fiatratrace #qe2026

🚨 A hidden Bitcoin report was just LEAKED… and what it reveals is INSANE.One of the world’s top oil-rich nations — with the 4th largest oil reserves — is reportedly preparing to go ALL-IN on Bitcoin.What does this mean for the global financial system? What happens when oil and Bitcoin collide?This could be the most disruptive move in Bitcoin’s history — and almost no one is talking about it.Join BTC Sessions as we break down the leaked intel and what it means for Bitcoin in 2025 and beyond.BOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------FOLLOW BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions ABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

🚨 Michael Saylor just revealed what he claims is the BIGGEST threat to Bitcoin… but is it the full story?In this episode, we break down Saylor’s latest comments, what he’s warning about — and what he’s not saying.Is there a bigger danger looming for Bitcoin that no one wants to admit?Or is this just the beginning of something far more calculated?Join BTC Sessions as we uncover what could be the real risk facing Bitcoin in 2025 and beyondFOLLOW TODAY’S PANELISTS:https://x.com/coinjoinedhttps://x.com/NuclearBitcoinrhttps://x.com/TheCoinDadFOLLOW BTC SESSIONS on X/Nostr: x.com/[email protected] private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL - BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://qrco.de/bfiDBVABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

Mentor Sessions Ep. 050: Iyah May Risks It All With Karmageddon - Exposes Big Pharma, Fiat Inflation, Goes Independent, and Gets Live Orange-Pilled on Bitcoin What if a trained doctor walked away from medicine, signed a major label deal—then blew it all up with one fearless song calling out Big Pharma profits, man-made viruses, corrupt institutions, geopolitical hypocrisy, and runaway fiat inflation? Australian artist Iyah May did exactly that with her viral hit Karmageddon, facing an ultimatum from her manager, parting ways with her label, losing friends and family support—yet gaining millions of awake fans desperate for an authentic voice refusing to stay silent. In this raw Mentor Sessions interview on the BTC Sessions channel, Iyah opens up about choosing artistic integrity over security, her leap from med school to music in New York, the personal toll of truth-telling during Covid, and why cancel culture is finally crumbling as art reclaims the cultural battlefield. She unpacks Rockefeller's pharmaceutical takeover, why modern medicine treats symptoms for profit instead of root causes, the healing power of sunlight, real food, and decentralized health—and how fiat inflation fuels fear, short-term thinking, and cultural decay. Fresh from rubbing shoulders with Bitcoiners in El Salvador, Iyah gets convincingly orange-pilled live on air, discovering Bitcoin as the ultimate tool for agency, sound money, and escaping centralized control. If you're stacking sats while questioning the system, this conversation bridges music, health freedom, and Bitcoin sovereignty in a powerful white pill for low-time-preference living. Check out her latest single Good Citizen and stay tuned for the upcoming album! About Iyah May YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iyahmayhem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iyahmayhem Website: https://www.iyahmay.com X.com: https://x.com/iyahmaymusic Chapters: 00:00:00 Opening Hook & Karmageddon Backstory 00:02:04 Karmageddon Controversy & Manager Ultimatum 00:02:57 From Medicine to Music Journey 00:04:47 Standing Firm on Convictions 00:07:11 Personal Growth After Speaking Out 00:09:20 Key Influences & Covid Awakening 00:12:53 El Salvador & Entering Bitcoin Circles 00:14:35 Current Inspirations & Good Citizen 00:17:04 Art's Power in Shaping Culture 00:20:27 Cancel Culture Fading Away 00:23:01 Inflation's Cultural & Behavioral Impact 00:25:34 Music Industry Evolution & AI Concerns 00:31:15 Government in Healthcare & Patient Trust 00:34:01 Big Pharma Roots & Profit Over Healing 00:36:23 Practical Tips for Decentralized Health 00:40:06 Low Time Preference in Art & Life 00:46:01 Live Orange-Pilling on Bitcoin Begins 00:53:13 Bitcoin as Superior Savings Technology 01:02:51 Visions for Change in Australia & the World 01:04:43 Upcoming Album, Tours & Independent Spir ⚡ POWERED by Abundant Mines: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at https://qrco.de/bgYKPB 🔒 Lockdown your Bitcoin with the BEST gear on the market from Coinkite. Get the 5% Off the COLDCARD visit: https://qrco.de/bfiDBV 💡BOOK Private Sessions with Nathan, Gary, or Ben at Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. 👉 Visit bitcoinmentor.io Previous Episodes: Jeff Booth vs Simon Dixon: https://youtu.be/csSlVMT0ZZ0 Follow Us on X: • BTC Sessions: @BTCsessions • Nathan: @theBTCmentor • Gary: @GaryLeeNYC #IyahMay #Karmageddon #GoodCitizen #BigPharmaExposed #Bitcoin #OrangePilled #BitcoinPodcast #SoundMoney #DecentralizedHealth #FiatInflation #SelfSovereignty #BTCSessions #BitcoinOnly #BTC

Mentor Sessions Ep. 049: Jeff Booth vs Simon Dixon: Bitcoin's Abundant Future or Total Dystopian Nightmare? What if Bitcoin's promise of a deflationary free market utopia crushes the global surveillance state—or traps 95% in a multipolar prison of programmable money, elite control, and endless chaos? In this must-watch, visionary Jeff Booth clashes with geopolitical expert Simon Dixon on whether Bitcoin enforces abundance for all through unstoppable privacy tech like Fedi and Nostr, or merely offers an escape hatch for the few amid dollar demise, AI weaponization, and financial industrial complex capture. From Venezuela's turmoil and Iranian protests to UK thought police and precious metals surges, they expose how centralized custody in ETFs and treasury companies co-opts Bitcoin, risking chain forks and surveillance nightmares. Jeff's optimistic blueprint for agency-driven freedom battles Simon's stark warnings of hybrid systems where the masses "own nothing and be happy," tying into Bitcoin self-custody, decentralized mining, and circular economies as your shield against fiscal dominance and currency wars. If you're stacking sats in a Bitcoin-only world, this debate reveals why privacy isn't optional—it's your path to sovereignty or subjugation. Don't miss the white pill vs. black pill showdown that could redefine your Bitcoin strategy! About Jeff Booth Website: https://jeffbooth.ca/ Nostr: [email protected] About Simon Dixon X: @SimonDixonTwitt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimonDixon21 Chapters: 00:01:05 Hook & Guest Introduction 00:01:13 Global Chaos Overview 00:01:40 Jeff: System Collapse & Deflation 00:04:02 Simon: Multipolarity & Dollar Strategy 00:07:22 Surveillance State & Resistance 00:08:55 Jeff: Control Structures & Elite 00:11:02 Fear vs Optimism Messaging 00:12:35 Bitcoin Centralization Risks 00:14:44 Privacy & Cypherpunk Roots 00:16:37 Simon: Banking to Bitcoin Journey 00:19:29 Jeff: Parallel Ecosystems 00:25:35 Trump's Surveillance Ties 00:26:25 Node Risks 00:29:30 Bitcoin Protocol Stack 00:33:08 Chain Forks & Resistance 00:35:40 Federations & Decentralized Banks 00:36:43 Imposition vs Escape Hatch 00:38:50 Systems Non-Coexistence 00:40:02 Pareto & Prison Debate 00:42:43 Black Markets & Emergence 00:45:21 Gold Lessons & Ethics 00:49:18 Free Market Spirituality 00:52:03 Thought Traps & Sovereignty 00:58:57 Distractions & Community Building 01:00:01 Bitcoin's Voluntary Ethics 01:01:27 Agency & Time Value 01:03:36 Force & Confiscation Risks 01:04:46 Privacy Attack Costs 01:06:40 Custody Fears 01:07:01 Hope vs Fear 01:08:29 Simon's Financial Obsession 01:10:17 Jeff's Optimism Shift 01:13:24 Decentralization Threats 01:15:17 VC Journeys 01:17:02 Outperforming Bitcoin 01:21:23 Spiritual Free Market 01:24:08 Decentralized Banks Concept 01:24:44 E-Cash & Federation Risks 01:29:30 Fedi Privacy Layers 01:30:12 Final Advice 01:33:50 Guest Contacts & Wrap-Up ⚡ POWERED by Abundant Mines: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at https://qrco.de/bgYKPB 🔒 Lockdown your Bitcoin with the BEST gear on the market from Coinkite. Get the 5% Off the COLDCARD visit: https://qrco.de/bfiDBV 💡BOOK Private Sessions with Nathan, Gary, or Ben at Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. 👉 Visit bitcoinmentor.io Previous Episodes: Simon & Jack Kruse: https://youtu.be/4Rzv9meq3Yg Jeff Booth: https://youtu.be/SAHUkj9Lbno Follow Us on X: • BTC Sessions: @BTCsessions • Nathan: @theBTCmentor • Gary: @GaryLeeNYC #JeffBooth #SimonDixon #BTCSessions #Bitcoin #BitcoinPodcast #SelfCustody #BitcoinPrivacy #FreeMarket #SurveillanceState #MultipolarWorld #Deflation #FinancialIndustrialComplex #BitcoinMining #Nostr #Fedi #BitcoinOnly #Crypto #BTC

🚨 99% of Bitcoiners are missing this massive threat.The MicroStrategy STRC Endgame isn’t just a plan — it’s a paradigm shift. While the world watches price charts, something far bigger is unfolding behind the scenes.Is this a brilliant move… or a ticking time bomb for Bitcoin?Join BTC Sessions as we uncover the truth behind MicroStrategy’s STRC play, why almost no one sees it coming, and what it could mean for the future of Bitcoin.BOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------FOLLOW BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions ABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

🚨 If you own Bitcoin, this should TERRIFY you. Samson Mow, Matt Kratter, and Bitcoin Mechanic reveal a disturbing trend that could put your BTC at serious risk.From government seizure loopholes to regulatory backdoors — they are quietly setting up to steal it all.This isn’t FUD. It’s a wake-up call.👉 Join BTC Sessions as we break down the threats every Bitcoiner needs to prepare for before it’s too late.FOLLOW TODAY’S PANELISTS:https://x.com/Excellionhttps://x.com/mattkratterhttps://x.com/GrassFedBitcoinFOLLOW BTC SESSIONS on X/Nostr: x.com/[email protected] private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL - BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://qrco.de/bfiDBVABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

Mentor Sessions Ep. 048: Trump Iran War Risks, Netanyahu Regime Change Plots & Middle East Blowback Terrorism | Scott Horton What if Trump's Iran war temptations trigger World War 3, echoing U.S. foreign policy disasters in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria—fueling Middle East blowback terrorism, skyrocketing inflation, and endless regime change chaos? In this explosive interview on BTC Sessions, anti-war legend Scott Horton exposes how Israel Netanyahu's strategies have trapped America in perpetual conflicts, risking catastrophic escalation with Iran. From CIA coups in the 1950s to Trump's aircraft carrier moves amid Iranian protests, Scott uncovers hidden U.S. meddling that birthed enemies like Osama bin Laden and ISIS. He warns of Trump's "greatness" lure leading to assassinations, invasions, and economic collapse, while Bitcoin emerges as the ultimate shield—limiting the state's inflationary war machine and empowering individuals against fiat-fueled blowback. Scott ties U.S. foreign policy Iran failures to inflation crises, showing how regime change blowback breeds terrorism and drains trillions. If you're stacking sats in a Bitcoin-only world, this is your wake-up call to endless wars, Netanyahu's influence, and why Bitcoin fixes this—don't miss the history lesson that could save your freedom! About Scott Horton Website: https://scotthorton.org/ Books: Fool’s Errand, Enough Already, Provoked (available on Amazon or libertarianinstitute.org) X: @scotthortonshow Libertarian Institute: https://libertarianinstitute.org/ Scott Horton Academy: https://scotthortonacademy.com/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Teaser & Intro 00:01:22 Welcome & Iran Tensions 00:01:49 War Differences & Netanyahu Strategy 00:02:13 Accords & Allies Weakening 00:06:00 Trump Lures & Regime Views 00:12:13 Overthrow Risks & Israel Role 00:16:11 U.S.-Iran History & Reagan Arms 00:21:01 Containment & Sanctions Lies 00:33:45 Protests & Bitcoin Inflation Role 00:40:41 Regime Risks & Gaza Plans 00:44:55 Gaza Goals & Blowback Basics 00:52:04 Terrorism Policy & War Effects 00:57:05 U.S. Attacks & Bin Laden Risks 01:03:08 Massacres, 9/11 & Domestic Blowback 01:05:15 Desperation & Religion Suicide Stats 01:09:14 Provocation Strategy & Escalation Risks 01:12:44 Trump Temptations & Bitcoin Solution 01:15:26 Inflation Fail & Domestic Priorities 01:19:23 Anti-War Narratives & Arguments 01:27:01 Wrap Up & Scott's Resources Previous Episode: Mentor Sessions Ep. 047: Human Hacking Bitcoin Wallets, Deadly Social Engineering Scams & Nuclear Breaches | Christopher Hadnagy: https://youtu.be/R43ULh5FeoM ⚡ POWERED by Abundant Mines: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at https://qrco.de/bgYKPB 🔒 Lockdown your Bitcoin with the BEST gear on the market from Coinkite. Get the 5% Off the COLDCARD visit: https://qrco.de/bfiDBV 💡BOOK Private Sessions with Nathan, Gary, or Ben at Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. 👉 Visit bitcoinmentor.io Follow Us on X: • BTC Sessions: @BTCsessions • Nathan: @theBTCmentor • Gary: @GaryLeeNYC #ScottHorton #BTCSessions #USForeignPolicy #Iran #Israel #Netanyahu #TrumpIranWar #RegimeChange #MiddleEast #Blowback #Terrorism #Bitcoin #Inflation #BitcoinPodcast #AntiWar #BTC

🚨 Bitcoin is officially at a critical tipping point — and analysts are now calling for a potential 365-day rally starting NOW.Is this just another fakeout… or the beginning of a full-blown breakout that could carry us through 2026?👉 Join BTC Sessions as we break down the data, market signals, and what the top macro experts are seeing right now. If you’re holding Bitcoin, you need to see this.BOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------FOLLOW BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions ABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

A new financial report just dropped — and it could be the key to surviving 2026.Bitwise just broke down the ideal allocation between Bitcoin and Gold to protect your wealth against inflation, currency risk, and global uncertainty.📉 As the system teeters and central banks get desperate, knowing how much Bitcoin vs. gold you should hold might be the most important move you make.👉 Join BTC Sessions as we break down this game-changing report and what it means for your 2026 investment strategy.FOLLOW TODAY’S PANELISTS:https://x.com/SNewmanPodcasthttps://x.com/sebbunneyhttps://x.com/BeccaAmileeFOLLOW BTC SESSIONS on X/Nostr: x.com/[email protected] private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL - BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://qrco.de/bfiDBVABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

Mentor Sessions Ep. 047: Human Hacking Bitcoin Wallets, Deadly Social Engineering Scams & Nuclear Breaches | Christopher Hadnagy What if one phone call could drain your Bitcoin wallet like MGM's $190M ransomware nightmare, or social engineering tricks from Jamaican bank heists expose why Bitcoin's human element is your biggest security flaw? In this episode of BTC Sessions, world-renowned human hacking expert Christopher Hadnagy reveals how AI-fueled scams like sextortion are exploding, and targeting Bitcoin holders with FOMO, romance frauds, and voice phishing that bypasses security. He breaks down wild stories of tailgating, breaking into nuclear facilities and owning bank servers with just a clipboard, proving no system is safe from psychological manipulation. Chris warns of dark web guides and shares pro defenses like code words, MFA, and OSINT to hack-proof your sats. From QR phishing to AI accent-erasing vishing, he exposes how hackers spoof LinkedIn for $250K Bitcoin thefts. As founder of Innocent Lives Foundation, Chris flips his skills to hunt predators worldwide, rescuing kids from exploitation rings. If you're self-custodying BTC, this is your must-watch guide to human hacking threats, social engineering secrets, and Bitcoin security mastery—don't let hackers own you! About Christopher Hadnagy Website: https://www.social-engineer.com/ Podcast: https://www.social-engineer.org/podcast/ X: @humanhacker Innocent Lives Foundation: https://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Teaser & Intro 00:01:35 Guest Intro & Social Engineering Definition 00:02:58 Jamaican Bank Heist 00:09:21 Heist Reflections 00:10:19 Tactics: OSINT, Pretexts & Influence 00:14:51 Bitcoin's Human Flaw 00:16:31 Common Pretexts & LinkedIn Scams 00:20:57 Scam Losses & Global Impact 00:22:55 Motivations: FOMO, Romance & Sextortion 00:28:42 AI's Role in Scams 00:32:35 Vectors: Phishing, Vishing & MGM 00:35:17 Generational Shifts: Smishing/QR 00:38:53 Defenses: Verification, Code Words & MFA 00:42:19 Breaches & Security Failures 00:45:51 Sovereign Computing & Nostr 00:47:22 Nuclear Facility Stories 00:53:57 Innocent Lives Foundation Origins 00:58:06 ILF Mission, Impact & Resources 01:02:46 Podcast, Class & Closing Previous Episode: Mentor Sessions Ep. 046: Bitcoin 2026 Bull Run, TradFi Myths & Fed Liquidity Secrets | Joe Consorti: https://youtu.be/7p16VXpyEpU ⚡ POWERED by Abundant Mines: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at https://qrco.de/bgYKPB 🔒 Lockdown your Bitcoin with the BEST gear on the market from Coinkite. Get the 5% Off the COLDCARD visit: https://qrco.de/bfiDBV 💡BOOK Private Sessions with Nathan, Gary, or Ben at Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. 👉 Visit bitcoinmentor.io Follow Us on X: • BTC Sessions: @BTCsessions • Nathan: @theBTCmentor • Gary: @GaryLeeNYC #HumanHacking #SocialEngineering #BitcoinSecurity #Bitcoin #BitcoinScams #BitcoinPodcast #BTC

🚨 A terrifying 2028 plan to steal your Bitcoin is already in motion — and it’s being quietly built behind the scenes by the same institutions you’re told to trust.The next U.S. election just became the most critical moment in Bitcoin’s history, and most people are completely asleep to what’s coming. If this plays out, privacy, self-custody, and financial sovereignty could disappear overnight.👉 Join BTC Sessions as we uncover the hidden documents, leaked strategy, and the chilling connections between regulators, central banks, and the world’s most powerful governments.BOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------FOLLOW BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions ABUNDANT MINES:http://abundantmines.com/sessions/AQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

🔥 Bitcoin and MicroStrategy just suffered their biggest crash in 7 years — and the shocking part is who’s behind it. Those in charge of the MSCI Index, Morgan Stanley.This isn’t just about the price drop… It’s about the coordinated moves happening behind the scenes that 99% of people are missing. From massive selloffs to insider manipulation, this may change how you look at Bitcoin and MSTR forever.👉 Join BTC Sessions as we dig into the facts, the charts, and the culprits behind the crash.FOLLOW TODAY’S PANELISTS:https://x.com/PunterJeffhttps://x.com/bevan_waiteFOLLOW BTC SESSIONS on X/Nostr: x.com/[email protected] private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL - BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://qrco.de/bfiDBVABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto