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Tim heads down to Miami to visit the headquarters of Buck - The Bitcoin Dollar and talk with founder Travis VanderZanden about building on AI, pivoting from AI to Bitcoin, and everything you need to know about Buck. - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman Travis VanderZanden on X: https://x.com/travisv 0:00 - Intro 0:22 - Travis’ background 2:44 - What caused Travis’ pivot to Bitcoin from AI 4:00 - Building on AI 6:44 - All about Buck - The Bitcoin Dollar 7:47 - Where to buy Buck 8:29 - Potential additional products 11:15 - Where to reach Travis online #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

Tech and Bitcoin Investor Mike Flaum (known on X as Grain of Salt) joins the show to discuss books he's written on Bitcoin Treasuries & AI, how his experience in Silicon Valley informed his decision making in business, and his outlook for 2026. - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman Grain on X: https://x.com/Z06Z07 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Mike’s background 3:06 - What Mike saw that others didn’t 8:16 - How Mike’s tech experience informed his decision making in business 12:48 - Mike’s view on Bitcoin Treasury companies 17:00 - Mike’s Bitcoin Treasury book 28:25 - Which metrics does Mike think are important? 32:12 - Mike’s AI book 43:10 - Mike’s view on AI’s impact 49:14 - Mike’s outlook for 2026 #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

Jaime Leverton, CEO, & Sebastian Bea, CIO, of ReserveOne join Tim in studio to discuss how ReserveOne came together, the importance of liquidity, and if banks are going to have FOMO. - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman Jaime Leverton on X: https://x.com/JaimeLeverton Sebastian Bea on X: https://x.com/sebastianbea 0:00 - Intro 0:17 - Jaime’s background 2:08 - Sebastian’s background 3:34 - How ReserveOne came together 5:50 - What is ReserveOne? 8:56 - Clients of ReserveOne 16:08 - Institutional takeaways 20:32 - Are banks going to have FOMO? 23:56 - Nation states, institutions, banks, and ETFs 28:42 - The geopolitical landscape 36:38 - How important is liquidity? 39:10 - Where to find ReserveOne online #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

Andrew Kang, CFO of Strategy, joins the show to discuss the latest on Strategy's preferred products, conversations with the big banks, and new opportunities in the Bitcoin Treasuries ecosystem.  - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman Strategy on X: https://x.com/MicroStrategy 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - How things have changed since Andrew joined Strategy 1:31 - What to expect from the upcoming Bitcoin for Corporations Conference 3:05 - The process of Strategy’s preferred products 5:32 - Strategy’s conversations with the big banks 7:55 - The implication of federally chartered crypto banks 9:12 - Strategy in the S&P 500 11:03 - Strategy’s new opportunities in the ecosystem 13:24 - Reasonable timeframes for the common equity 15:50 - Final thoughts #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

Mathieu Agee, Founder & CEO of O21 Solutions, joins the show to discuss how his experience at ExxonMobil & Amazon led him to Bitcoin, the importance of corporate leadership, and his Sound Strategy framework.  - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman O21 Solutions on X: https://x.com/odyssey21s 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Matt’s background and launching O21 Solutions 5:21 - Matt’s experience at ExxonMobil & Amazon 11:25 - What led Matt to Bitcoin and establishing the Sound Strategy framework 14:44 - Matt’s thoughts on corporate Bitcoin adoption 21:50 - The outlook on Bitcoin adoption by banks over the next 2 years 26:43 - Why is leadership more important than the playbook?  28:34 - Matt’s Sound Strategy framework 31:57 - The 12 Sound Strategy principles 37:38 - Bitcoin based budgeting 41:21 - How putting Bitcoin at the center helps companies save 43:31 - Where to find Matt online #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

Roland Talalas, CEO of GIGA, joins the show to discuss launching GIGA, Conviction and Consistency, and who will succeed in Bitcoin Treasuries. - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman Roland Talalas on X: https://x.com/RolandTalalas 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - What led Roland to launching GIGA 3:00 - Conviction & Consistency 7:05 - GIGA’s Opportunistic BTC Purchases 13:55 - Who will succeed in Bitcoin Treasuries? #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

Jacob Szymik, Account Executive at Square, joins the show to discuss the Bitcoin culture in Block and Square, explaining Bitcoin to family members, and what to expect coming from Square in the near future.  - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman Jacob Szymik on X: https://x.com/JacobSzymik 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - Jacob’s background 1:40 - The Bitcoin culture in Block and Square 2:40 - What Jacob of 5 years ago would think about what he’s doing now 3:32 - Jacob’s day-to-day role 5:22 - Do customers still think of Square as a hardware company? 7:05 - What conversations with customers are like 8:07 - The experience from the seller’s point of view 9:18 - Customer use cases 10:20 - Discussions around store of value 11:48 - Explaining Bitcoin to family members 14:46 - Businesses turning cash into Bitcoin 16:16 - Where to reach out to Jacob and Square 17:15 - Overview of the different segments of Block 19:26 - What to keep an eye out for coming from Square in the near future #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

James Van Straten, Senior Analyst at CoinDesk, joins Tim in studio to discuss his views on MSTR, the Preferred Digital Credit Market, and what will get Bitcoin to the next level. - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman James Van Straten on X: https://x.com/btcjvs 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - James’ take on MSTR 14:01 - The Preferred Digital Credit Market 22:03 - Bitcoin vs gold 28:56 - What will get Bitcoin to the next level? 35:45 - What has Tim learned over the last year? 43:08 - Could we be able to buy Bitcoin from banks in 2026? #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

Scott Melker, Host of The Wolf Of All Streets Podcast, joins the show to discuss his views on Bitcoin Treasuries, his favorite part of what he's doing these days, and his background as a DJ. - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman Scott Melker on X: https://x.com/woIfofaIIstreet 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Scott’s background and journey to Bitcoin 2:21 - Scott’s take on Bitcoin Treasuries 8:22 - Scott’s favorite part of what he’s doing 12:10 - How AI is intersecting with Bitcoin #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

Scott Ellam, Founder and CEO of XCE, joins the show to discuss recruiting and capital markets in Bitcoin. - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman Scott Ellam on X: https://x.com/btconlyscott 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - Scott’s background 2:23 - Which jurisdiction does XCE operate in? 3:20 - The recruiting side of XCE’s business 6:04 - What has worked on the capital markets side for XCE? 9:02 - Where to reach out to Scott and XCE online #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

Chris Kline, COO and Co-Founder at Bitcoin IRA, joins the show to discuss rolling over your IRA, retiring with Bitcoin, and Chris' macro outlook.  - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman Chris Kline on X: https://x.com/senatorkline 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Chris’ background 2:44 - Explaining Bitcoin IRA 6:15 - The most underappreciated part of Chris’ work 9:08 - Rolling over your IRA 11:49 - Bitcoin IRA custody 13:32 - Chris’ macro takes 21:27 - How to sign up for Bitcoin IRA #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

Pete Rizzo of Bitcointreasuries.net joins the show to discuss a new partnership between Bitcointreasuries.net & Bitcoin Treasuries Media, the importance of data and media in the Bitcoin Treasuries space, and the many features of bitcointreasuries.net.  - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman Pete Rizzo on X: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Bitcointreasuries.net & Bitcoin Treasuries Media partnership 6:58 - A closer look at bitcointreasuries.net 10:01 - Where people can subscribe to bitcointreasuries.net 12:32 - Pete’s closing thoughts #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

David Bailey, Founder & CEO of Nakamoto and CEO & Chairman of the Board of Kindly MD, joins the show to discuss what's going on with Bitcoin implementation in Washington, his thoughts on Bitcoin Treasuries, and the story of how he helped get Ed Juline his first job in Bitcoin. - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman David Bailey on X: https://x.com/DavidFBailey 0:00 - Intro 0:05 - The latest with David 3:38 - David’s thoughts on the 4 year cycle 6:59 - What’s going on with Bitcoin in Washington DC? 10:37 - What can an individual do to help get Bitcoin implemented? 12:26 - What is BPI? 15:15 - David’s thoughts on Bitcoin Treasuries 20:45 - David’s closing thoughts #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

Renowned value-oriented investor Mike Alfred joins Tim to discuss how AI, Bitcoin, and power will work together, his social media etiquette, and who is going to win in Bitcoin mining.  - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman Mike Alfred on X: https://x.com/mikealfred 0:00 - Intro 0:14 - Mike’s take on the 4 year cycle 2:13 - How Mike sees AI, Bitcoin, and Energy working together 5:53 - Who will win in the mining business? 9:21 - The importance of meeting of company leadership in person 11:52 - Mike’s social media etiquette 15:06 - What Mike is thinking going into the holidays? 17:30 - Is sentiment more negative than usual? 21:05 - Digital Credit 26:12 - The dynamic between the Bitcoin and TradFi worlds #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

Jack Mallers, founder and CEO of Strike and Twenty One Capital, joins Tim to discuss how Jack caught Bitcoin, how Twenty One Capital came together, and how Jack connects with the younger generation of Bitcoiners. - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman Jack Mallers on X: https://x.com/jackmallers 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Jack’s message for Bitcoiners 2:14 - What Bitcoin means to Jack 6:13 - How everything came together for Twenty One 11:36 - Jack’s thoughts on leverage 15:23 - Twenty One’s financial services outlook 18:42 - Jack’s take on the 4 year cycle 23:14 - How Jack has connected with the younger generation of Bitcoiners #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc