Join us as we welcome Niko Laamanen from Konsensus Network to discuss "21 Futures: Tales from the Timechain," a Bitcoin fiction anthology that explores 21 possible Bitcoin futures. Niko reveals how stories can be a powerful tool for introducing complex ideas like Bitcoin and Austrian economics to a broader audience. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The creative process behind "21 Futures" and its unique storytelling approach. 🔹 The role of fiction in demystifying Bitcoin and economic concepts. 🔹 Niko's personal evolution in the Bitcoin space and his editorial journey. What You Will Discover: 🔹 How "21 Futures" is pioneering Bitcoin-themed fiction. 🔹 The importance of storytelling in the Bitcoin community. 🔹 Niko's perspective on the future of Bitcoin in the literary world. Connect with Niko, Konsensus, and 21 Futures:  https://twitter.com/OmniFinn https://twitter.com/KonsensusN https://bitcoinbook.shop/ https://21futures.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: AmberApp: https://amber.app/ Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/  Orange Pill App: https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact Geyser: https://geyser.fund/ Support the Show: If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/ You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/ Your engagement helps us keep bringing you the content that empowers and educates on bitcoin and freedom. Let's head towards the orange glowing light together!  Chapters: 00:00 Intro - Welcoming Niko 01:05 21 Futures and Konsensus Network 07:37 Views on the Bitcoin Future 10:45 Konsensus Network Update 12:25 AI and Intelligence 18:23 HODLing vs Using Bitcoins 30:08 The Hash Horizon - Interplanetary Bitcoin 34:32 Aliencoin 39:47 Light Speed and Time 42:16 Ordinals and Arbitrary Data 47:23 More 21 Futures Stories 51:18 Bitcoinbook.shop 59:27 Wrapping Up The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. Join us as we head toward the orange glowing light together!