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What the hell is going on? Jack Mallers breaks down election uncertainty, Europe’s debt stress, AI’s growing demand for capital, and the Binance hack. He explains why he sees Bitcoin’s resilience as a signal worth watching as liquidity tightens and cybersecurity risks spread. Join the Revolution: https://strike.me/ Timestamps: 0:00 — What the Hell Is Going On?4:30 — Bond Volatility and Treasury Buybacks9:16 — France and Europe’s Debt Stress12:33 — Midterms and Iran Escalation Concerns25:50 — AI Layoffs and the Investment Bubble35:02 — Debt Refinancing and the Liquidity Squeeze42:19 — Binance, AI Hacks, and Cybersecurity51:57 — What Bitcoin’s Resilience Could Be Telling Us55:37 — Strike Updates and Account Security

Can Wall Street Control Bitcoin? Jack Mallers answers three questions about Bitcoin, wealth, and the future.Why Bitcoin’s fair distribution, proof of work, and self-custody make it fundamentally different from gold, what retirement looks like without “risk-free” yield, and how to think about generational wealth, family, and inheritance.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.comJoin the Revolution: https://strike.me/0:00 Show introduction0:56 Bitcoin vs gold control17:57 Thoughts on retirement30:01 Generational wealth

Can AI or quantum computing break Bitcoin? Jack Mallers responds to Chamath Palihapitiya’s viral claims, breaks down the real cryptographic risks, and explains how Bitcoin could upgrade, including the difficult question of what happens to coins that never migrate.Join the Revolution: https://strike.me/Timestamps:0:00 — Breaking Bitcoin?2:21 — Bond Volatility and Europe’s Credit Stress7:52 — Chamath’s Bitcoin-to-Zero Claim19:52 — What Would Actually Break Bitcoin?30:05 — Quantum Algorithms, Mining and Difficulty46:31 — How Close Is the Quantum Threat?53:13 — Can Bitcoin Upgrade?1:03:30 — Satoshi’s Coins and Property Rights1:10:11 — Strike Updates and Closing Thoughts

What connects France’s unrest to sovereign debt and the widening wealth gap? Jack Mallers examines the Fourth Turning, Peter Turchin’s theory of societal instability, and why he sees money printing as a driver of generational conflict and Bitcoin as a peaceful way out. Join the Revolution: https://strike.me/ Timestamps: 0:00 — France Is Burning2:48 — The MOVE Index: Bond Volatility Returns7:35 — Europe Between America and China13:31 — Why France Is Vulnerable21:59 — The Fourth Turning and Why Societies Break32:08 — Falling Wages and the Wealth Pump37:29 — More Degrees, Fewer Opportunities40:59 — When Governments Can’t Buy Their Way Out47:51 — Bitcoin as Peaceful Protest51:48 — Strike Updates

Will AI buy Bitcoin? Jack Mallers explains why he sees a future for AI and digital money, but expects debt and money printing to drive Bitcoin first. Plus, Bitcoin as a monetary life raft, custody trade-offs, and his personal experience with carnivore eating.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.comTimestamps:0:00 — Welcome Back to Ask Jack1:14 — Will AI Use Bitcoin?5:52 — What Actually Drives Bitcoin Adoption?13:18 — Bitcoin as a Monetary Life Raft22:46 — How Should You Store Your Bitcoin?36:16 — Jack’s Diet, Supplements and Fasting54:26 — Ask Jack Your Question

The Fed sets the price of money, but who controls how much credit is available? Jack Mallers explains why he’s watching Treasury volatility, the MOVE Index, and Scott Bessent’s buybacks to understand liquidity and what could drive Bitcoin’s next move. Join the Revolution: https://strike.me/ Timestamps: 0:00 — Ignore the Fed4:36 — The Global Debt Refinancing Problem10:52 — Why Treasury Collateral Matters13:31 — The MOVE Index Explained21:50 — Bessent’s Treasury Playbook25:16 — What’s Driving Bond Yields?33:18 — Bitcoin and Fiat Liquidity36:07 — Two Paths for Bitcoin40:38 — Strike: Cash Interest, Stacks, and Security50:47 — Exploring Bitcoin-Backed Lending in Europe

Bitcoin and altcoins sit side by side in your finance app. But are they doing the same job? In Lesson 5 of Bitcoin 101, Jack Mallers explains why he sees Bitcoin as money and most altcoins as businesses, comparing their origins, incentives, governance, and trade-offs.Join the Revolution: https://strike.me/Timestamps:0:00 — Bitcoin vs. Altcoins3:10 — What Job Are You Hiring Your Money to Do?9:34 — How Broken Money Turns Everyone Into a Speculator16:56 — The Case for Bitcoin as Money30:01 — Who Controls Bitcoin?33:42 — Why Altcoins Look Like Companies39:46 — Found vs. Founded44:53 — Inside Ethereum’s Presale52:18 — More Features, More Trade-Offs1:06:19 — Can Someone Build a Better Bitcoin?

Should I Sell My Bitcoin? Jack Mallers tackles a listener’s question about HODLing, finding signal during Bitcoin debates, global financial risk, Bitcoin-backed lending rates, and his AI setup.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.com0:00 — Intro2:26 — Tempted to Sell Your Bitcoin?14:35 — Who Can You Trust in Bitcoin?31:40 — When America Coughs, Does the World Get Sick?45:35 — Why Aren’t Bitcoin Loans Cheaper?54:44 — Jack’s AI Setup and Everyday Tools1:04:30 — What’s Next for the Show

Could Europe be the first to break in a sovereign debt crisis? Jack Mallers explores his theory that America’s push to rebuild its industrial base could come at Europe’s expense, connecting France’s debt, Japan’s capital flows, and the case for Bitcoin. Join the Revolution: https://strike.me/ Timestamps: 0:00 — Europe Is Screwed3:00 — Fiscal Dominance and the Debt Spiral18:41 — Bond Volatility and the MOVE Index24:01 — Bessant’s Strategy and a New Monetary Order36:03 — Europe as the US–China Battleground39:52 — Japan, the Yen, and Capital Coming Home52:42 — Why France Could Be the Weakest Link57:37 — Germany and the Euro System1:02:07 — Bailouts, a Weaker Dollar, and Bitcoin1:06:51 — Strike: Cash Interest in Bitcoin and Stacks

Who Gets My Bitcoin When I Die? Jack Mallers tackles a listener’s question about inheritance, the sovereign debt crisis, Bitcoin-backed lending products and why he believes Bitcoin’s personal responsibility will help restore harmony to society.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.com0:00 — Welcome to Yo Jack0:50 — Keeping Your Bitcoin Safe and Passing It On11:40 — Rate Hikes, Rate Cuts and Bitcoin28:29 — Explaining Bitcoin to Older Generations35:07 — Strike Custody Plans and Account Security39:43 — Using Your Bitcoin Without Selling It44:16 — Bitcoin-Backed Loans and Liquidation Risk52:35 — How to Ask Jack a Question

Higher yields are making America’s debt harder to finance. Jack Mallers breaks down the $40 trillion trap, the risks of refinancing and a stronger dollar, and why he believes yield curve control and currency debasement ultimately strengthen Bitcoin’s case. Join the Revolution: https://strike.me/ Timestamps: 0:00 — The $40 Trillion Trap2:45 — Why Government Bond Yields Keep Rising5:26 — The Math Behind America’s Debt13:30 — The Refinancing Problem19:48 — Higher Rates and the Debt Spiral33:39 — Can Spending Cuts Fix It?38:41 — The Global Dollar Carry Trade47:23 — Yield Curve Control and a Weaker Dollar52:35 — Bitcoin’s Long-Term Case and Short-Term Risks55:47 — Strike Updates and What’s Next

Could future technology break Bitcoin? Jack Mallers tackles a listener’s question about non-human intelligence, exploring AI, aliens and why he believes Bitcoin’s foundations in mathematics, cryptography and energy still hold up. The conversation also covers what Bitcoin winning actually looks like, whether better money could make housing more affordable, and how to give young people hope. Plus, the debate over a Strike debit card, advice for Bitcoin builders, and whether Jack would run for mayor of Chicago.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.com Timestamps:0:00 — Yo Jack Returns0:55 — Less Technology, More Bitcoin?12:00 — Giving Young People Hope19:05 — Have an Idea? Build It25:37 — Jack for Mayor?29:09 — Where’s the Strike Card?33:37 — When Does Bitcoin Win?45:21 — AI, Aliens and Bitcoin’s Future

You want to call into my show?Totally anonymous. Totally faceless. Audio only. No rules.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.com0:00 — Introducing Yo Jack1:11 — "Why is your closet empty?"8:38 — Casey: Can my students ask you questions?11:48 — Aiden: What's the relationship between Bitcoin and art?29:11 — Stephen: Will you ever put anything in the closet?29:59 — FiboSwanny: Are we rebuilding the old system on top of Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is rallying despite higher interest rates and the CLARITY Act setback. Jack Mallers explains why he sees rising bond yields, mounting government debt and persistent inflation strengthening the case for Bitcoin.Join the Revolution: https://strike.me/Timestamps:0:00 — Bitcoin Rallies Despite Bad News8:36 — Why Bitcoin Doesn't Need the CLARITY Act11:57 — Rising Yields and the Sovereign Debt Crisis14:43 — Who Is Financing the U.S. Government?22:57 — China, Gold and Leveraged Hedge Funds25:22 — The Fed's Debt Trap34:20 — Iran, Oil and the Limits of Rate Hikes39:53 — Housing Affordability and Purchasing Power41:49 — Strike Updates45:14 — Community and What's Next for the Show

Jack Mallers breaks down why money emerged, how it solved the limits of barter, and what allows billions of strangers to trade with each other. From seashells and gold to fiat and Bitcoin, the test is the same: can it move value across space and preserve it across time?Discover why Jack sees Bitcoin as the breakthrough that combines a global ledger with the properties of a bearer asset.Join the Revolution: https://strike.me/Timestamps:0:00 — Where Does Money Come From?0:56 — Barter and the Birth of Money6:48 — Scaling Trade to Billions of People16:08 — What Makes Good Money?20:01 — Moving Value Across Space and Time25:03 — Money’s Two Forms: Lists and Things28:45 — Money Is a Technology32:55 — Gold vs. Fiat vs. Bitcoin35:52 — Satoshi’s Breakthrough