In this episode, I had the pleasure of being invited on the Byte Federal Podcast and sitting down with my good friend Paul Tarantino for an engaging conversation about Bitcoin’s transformative impact on personal identity, global economics, and investment strategies.

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00:00 – Intro

01:34 – Cedric’s introduction

03:54 – Thoughts on X app lately

07:54 – Analyzing Trump’s 1st year after taking office

12:10 – Making the Case for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

14:59 – Omega candle

17:27 – Psychology behind the Bitcoin cycles

23:04 – The opportunity cost of not having Bitcoin

30:02 – Real Estate vs Bitcoin

34:54 – Dissecting the Normie’s way of thinking

41:14 – How Bitcoin changes your identity

45:49 – How Cedric got into Bitcoin as an Accountant

53:04 – Bitcoin’s modern era

58:04 – Now is Bitcoin’s time to shine

1:01:35 – The state of the Dollar if War comes

1:09:09 – The accounting of Bitcoin

1:16:34 – Microstrategy’s position

1:26:02 – How Corporations and Nation State protect their Bitcoins?

1:28:50 – ETFs with in-kind distribution

1:32:04 – The success stories of Bitcoin

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In this episode, real estate expert Leon Wankum sits down with Cedric and delves into the transformative potential of Bitcoin in real estate.

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00:00 – Intro
01:23 – Leon’s Story
05:44 – First Encounter with Bitcoin
08:23 – Bitcoin as Digital Real Estate
11:23 – Redefining Wealth
14:53 – Historical Link: Wealth & Real Estate
18:48 – Why Real Estate Fails as a Modern Store of Value
20:28 – Bitcoin Absorbing Real Estate Value
21:43 – Real Estate: Backbone of Today’s Financial System
23:08 – Bitcoin: Superior Collateral
25:23 – Applying Saylor’s Strategy to Real Estate
27:28 – Bitcoin as Digital Land
34:16 – Bitcoin: Closer to Land than Buildings
37:35 – Rise of Credit Dependency
41:13 – Innovation Driven by Sound Money
44:42 – Credit on a Bitcoin Standard
49:48 – Investing with Bitcoin as a Base
50:55 – Zombie Companies Explained
53:05 – Bitcoin: Pristine Collateral
59:56 – Volatility as a Feature
1:02:09 – Dual-Collateral Loans with Bitcoin
1:09:38 – Real Estate’s Social Challenges
1:17:53 – Addressing Rising Real Estate Prices
1:20:28 – Why Real Estate’s Nominal Value Will Keep Rising
1:23:00 – The Importance of Bitcoin’s Privacy
1:27:53 – Should Bitcoiners Invest in Real Estate?
1:31:53 – Bitcoin’s Unique Mobility
1:34:30 – Real Estate and Art: A Comparison
1:36:03 – Key Investment Principles
1:38:19 – Measuring Wealth in Bitcoin
1:43:53 – Risks of Owning MicroStrategy
1:49:03 – Bitcoin Mining’s Impact on Real Estate

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In this episode, Cedric sits down with CJ Konstantinos who is all in on Bitcoin as pristine collateral and the ultimate reserve asset for the internet economy.

CJ is fired up about Strategic Bitcoin Reserves and Bitcoin bonds, calling them game-changing tools to fix negative real rates, rescuing failing pensions, and creating a more sustainable economy.

In CJ’s eyes, we stand at a historic turning point—these innovations aren’t just solutions; they’re the key to restoring trust and securing America’s dominance in a rapidly unfolding Bitcoin-driven future.

0:00 - Intro

2:00 - CJ’s background

10:30 - Why Bitcoin Is the Reserve Asset of the Internet Economy

13:40 - Bitcoin vs Fiat: A Truth Machine in a World of Lies

16:40 - How Bitcoin Outpaces Fiat as a Store of Value

22:00 - The Fiat Collapse and Hyperinflation Warning

24:33 - The Case for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

26:35 - Bitcoin Bonds: A Revolutionary Financial Tool

30:20 - Municipal Bitcoin Bonds

32:30 - The Compounding Growth of Bitcoin

38:00 - The Dollar is the perfect L2 for Bitcoin

41:30 - The Parameters of a Strategic Bitcoin reserve

44:55 - Redefining Risk with Bitcoin Bonds

53:07 - Higher Lows: Bitcoin as Savings Technology

59:20 - Bitcoin’s Future Price Potential

1:01:00 - Beyond the Commodity Cycle: Bitcoin as Money

1:03:50 - How Inflation turn into Hyperinflation

1:07:00 - CJ’s Orange Pill Story

1:21:00 - Parameters of Bitcoin as Collateral

1:25:00 - People’s Reserve

1:31:30 - Middle Eastern Countries already accumulate a Bitcoin Reserve

1:34:00 - Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin’s Role in a New Economy

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I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.

Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show.

Thank you for listening!