Support The Pod* Strike* CashApp* LightningMentioned In Episode* Bitcoin Halving Party* Bankrupt lending platform celsius agrees to purchase bid by fahrenheit [nobsbitcoin]* Tornado Cash Developer Challenges Chainalysis Data Alleging Criminal Links [nobsbitcoin]* Fedi Alpha Is Now Available For Testing* Azteco Bitcoin Vouchers Now Available at 3000+ Vendors in Costa Rica* Bull Bitcoin Launches No KYC Bitcoin Purchases with Cash or Debit* Breeze App* Building the Bitcoin Social Layer in A Bear Market with Fountain [Twitter Spaces]* Knut Svanholm ∞/21MFollow UsNOSTR - Podcast | Ian | MandanaWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter RecommendationsSatoshi Savings CalculatorStrike Referral ($5)Swan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain Podcasts (listen to earn)Stacker News Referral (100 sats)StatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 73797 Blocks OldIts been 741 Blocks Since Last Episode48181 Blocks Until Next Halving3655 Satoshis for $1 7327 Satoshis for 1 Dozen Eggs16921 Satoshis for 1 Pound Ground Beef9840 Satoshis for 1 Gallon of Gasfrom pricedinbitcoin21.com Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Support The Pod* Strike* CashApp* LightningMentioned In Episode* Pizza Day [Bitcoin Magazine]* Block Wars [Bitcoin Magazine]* Trezor & Wasabi [Bitcoin University]* Trezor & Wasabi [Chris Blec]* Ledger [Bitcoin University]Full Nodes* Bitcoin Core w/ External Hard drive ** Umbrel ** Start9* Mynode* NodlDesktop Wallets* Sparrow ** Nunchuk* Specter* Green Wallet* Blue WalletMobile Wallets* Blue Wallet ** Nunchuk * Samourai* Green WalletLightning Wallets* Alby (nostr one tap zap) ** Strike (pay lightning invoices with USD) ** Zeus (connect directly to your full node) ** Phoenix* Wallet of Satoshi* CashAppHardware Wallets* COLDCARD ** Foundation* Blockstream Jade* Seed Signer(* things we use) Follow UsNOSTR - Podcast | Ian | MandanaWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter RecommendationsSatoshi Savings CalculatorStrike Referral ($5)Swan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain Podcasts (listen to earn)Stacker News Referral (100 sats)StatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 73056 Blocks OldIts been 1526 Blocks Since Last Episode48922 Blocks Until Next Halving3676 Satoshis for $1 7371 Satoshis for 1 Dozen Eggs17021 Satoshis for 1 Pound Ground Beef9851 Satoshis for 1 Gallon of Gasfrom pricedinbitcoin21.com Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Are one tap zaps the killer app for nostr? [Block #789552]Join Mandana and Ian in this week's episode as they dive into the latest Bitcoin and Nostr news. First, the upcoming #NostrAsia conference, set to take place in Tokyo and Hong Kong simultaneously on Nov 1-3 and then "one tap zaps," the newest feature sweeping across all major Nostr clients, that makes sending Bitcoin as simple as a “like”. Shifting gears to Bitcoin, Ian breaks down the recent weeks of high transaction fees and their impact on the Bitcoin community. Additionally, Ian sheds light on Swan and Strike's approaches to navigate the new limitations imposed by Prime Trust's availability in North Carolina, offering a glimpse into the evolving landscape of the industry. Tune in to stay informed about the dynamic world of Nostr and gain valuable perspectives on the shifting rules of the game.(summary by chatGPT)Support The Pod* Strike* CashApp* LightningMentioned In Episode* Prime Trust* Strike* Swan* Nostrasia* Alby* Binance Closes Down in Canada* BlockFi Users Can Withdraw $300M From Custodial Wallets But Not $375M From Interest-Bearing AccountsToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterNostrPodcast Pubkey: npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aecIan’s Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana’s PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrike Referral ($5)Swan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain Podcasts (listen to earn)Stacker News Referral (100 sats)StatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 71530 Blocks OldIts been 725 Blocks Since Last Episode50448 Blocks Until Next Halving3726 Satoshis for $17472 Satoshis for 1 Dozen Eggs17254 Satoshis for 1 Pound Ground Beef9111 Satoshis for 1 Gallon of Gasfrom pricedinbitcoin21.com Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

How To Support The Pod* Strike* CashApp* LightningMentioned In Episode* Bitcoin Policy Institute* The Bitcoin Policy Institute Summit* Full livestream* Human Rights Panel* The Bitcoin Classic - Atlanta June 23rd and 24th* Bridger Solutions* Nakamoto Heating SolutionsToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterNostrPodcast Pubkey: npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aecIan’s Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana’s PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrike Referral ($5)Swan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain Podcasts (listen to earn)Stacker News Referral (100 sats)StatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 69659 Blocks OldIts been 1399 Blocks Since Last Episode52319 Blocks Until Next Halving3594 Satoshis for $17207 Satoshis for 1 Dozen Eggs16642 Satoshis for 1 Pound Ground Beef8612 Satoshis for 1 Gallon of Gas(from pricedinbitcoin21.com) Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Were people really getting drugs delivered to their house?On this episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, we take a trip down memory lane and discuss the original Silk Road, an infamous online marketplace where people could buy and sell drugs and other goods using Bitcoin. We discuss the impact of Silk Road on the early Bitcoin community, including the challenges it posed to Bitcoin's reputation and the subsequent crackdown by law enforcement agencies.We also have some important news to share regarding our bounty program. Due to popular demand and to keep the fun going, we have decided to continue the program, but with a reduced payout. Tune in to find out the new reward amounts, and how you can still participate in the program.So sit back, relax, and join us as we explore the colorful history of the Bitcoin community and share some exciting updates on the showMentioned In Episode* Free Ross Ulbricht* Ross’s Twitter Account* Clemency for Ross Ulbricht, Serving Double Life + 40 Years for an E-commerce Website [Change.org]* While others go free, Ross Ulbricht faces excessive prison time [Bitcoin Magazine]* The Rise and Fall of Silk Road - Part 1 [Wired]* The Rise and Fall of Silk Road - Part 2 [Wired]* Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Loses His Life Sentence Appeal [Wired]ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterNostrPodcast Pubkey: npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aecIan’s Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana’s PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrike Referral ($5)Swan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain Podcasts (listen to earn)Stacker News Referral (100 sats)StatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 69659 Blocks OldIts been 1399 Blocks Since Last Episode52319 Blocks Until Next Halving3405 Satoshis for $16823 Satoshis for 1 Dozen Eggs15757 Satoshis for 1 Pound Ground Beef8515 Satoshis for 1 Gallon of Gasfrom pricedinbitcoin21.com Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Has the Dread Pirate Roberts returned? [Block #786282]Welcome back to Flirting with Bitcoin, the show where we flirt with the future of money and try not to get rejected by the markets. In this episode, Mandana and Ian discuss the early days of their latest scheme to lure listeners into their Bitcoin-loving clutches: the #flirtingwithbitcoinclips bounty program. It's like a treasure hunt, but instead of gold doubloons, you get 1000 satoshis for creating a clip of our show on Fountain and another 1000 satoshis for sharing it on Nostr. It's a win-win situation, folks. You get some sweet, sweet sats, and we get to spread our message of financial liberation to the masses. It's a beautiful thing.But seriously, folks, we're thrilled to see the power of user-generated content in action. It's the future of podcasting, and we're happy to be at the forefront of this revolution. We also dive into the latest news in the Bitcoin world, including the recent surge in adoption and what it means for the traditional financial system. And, as always, we're not afraid to tackle the big questions, like whether CivKit, the proposed decentralized marketplace, is the next Silk Road or the next Amazon. Join us for a fun and enlightening episode, as we continue to flirt with the unknown and embrace the chaos.(generated by gpt4)Mentioned In Episode* Oshi* CivKit peer-to-peer marketplace white paper* The Silk Road (part 1)* The Silk Road (part 2)ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterNostrPodcast Pubkey: npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aecIan’s Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana’s PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrike Referral ($5)Swan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain Podcasts (listen to earn)Stacker News Referral (100 sats)StatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 68260 Blocks OldIts been 574 Blocks Since Last Episode53718 Blocks Until Next Halving3565 Satoshis for $17149 Satoshis for 1 Dozen Eggs16508 Satoshis for 1 Pound Ground Beef9288 Satoshis for 1 Gallon of Gasfrom pricedinbitcoin21.com Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

This is what Value4Value is all aboutMandana and Ian give quick updates on the CashApp and RoboSats conversations from last week before announcing the #flirtingwithbitcoinclips bounty program for listeners on fountain. They are paying 1000 sats for every clip made on fountain from now on. But it doesn’t stop there. If you share it on Nostr and tag the pod they will zap the post and additional 1000 sats.Mentioned In Episode* RoboSats v0.4.3-alpha adds support for the Toman* CashApp CEO was a crime of passion not a random act of violenceToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterNostrPodcast Pubkey: npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aecIan’s Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana’s PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrike Referral ($5)Swan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain Podcasts (listen to earn)Stacker News Referal (100 sats)StatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 67686 Blocks OldIts been 1622 Blocks Since Last Episode54292 Blocks Until Next Halving3293 Satoshis for $16,603 Satoshis for 1 Dozen Eggs15,248 Satoshis for 1 Pound Ground Beef9,375 Satoshis for 1 Gallon of Gasfrom pricedinbitcoin21.com Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Are Bitcoin and freedom the same thing?Mandana, Ian, and now Kian, exchange views on the current state of Bitcoin and what the implications are for El Salvador’s recent favorable changes to technology tax law.Mentioned In Episode* Cash App CEO and MobileCoin Exec Bob Lee Fatally Stabbed in San Francisco* Former CEO of Terra Do Kwon Arrested in Montenegro* Satoshi Nakamoto’s Birthday* RoboSats Reached A Record P2P Trading Volume in March* Strike Launches Cheap, Instant Remittances to Vietnam* El Salvador Eliminates All Taxes On Technology Innovations* theshadybitcoinbaby.comToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterPodcast Pubkey: npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aecIan’s Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana’s PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrike Referral ($5)Swan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain Podcasts (listen to earn)Stacker News Referal (100 sats)StatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 66064 Blocks OldIts been 1047 Blocks Since Last Episode55914 Blocks Until Next Halving3557 Satoshis for $1 Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

FW₿054 - TikTok Next BlockIan and Mandana discuss the recent testimony of the CEO of TikTok in Congress and about a letter signed by tech leaders like Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak, among others, calling for a halt to open AI development and how this connects to Bitcoin and the opinions of the Bitcoin community. The episode also touched upon OpenAI, a company that started as a nonprofit, which aimed to open-source all AI technology to prevent anyone from having an upper hand in the industry and creating dangerous robots. OpenAI eventually became a for-profit company and partnered with Microsoft, which bought a stake in the company, but Microsoft doesn't own OpenAI. The podcast explained why tech leaders are concerned about OpenAI and AI models, and how a billion-dollar investment in OpenAI by Microsoft could potentially result in complete control over the company.(Summary generated by GPT-4)ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterPodcast Pubkey: npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aecIan’s Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana’s PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrike Referral ($5)Swan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain Podcasts (listen to earn)Stacker News Referal (100 sats)StatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 65017 Blocks OldIts been 1463 Blocks Since Last Episode56962 Blocks Until Next Halving3530 Satoshis for $1 Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Did we mine our first block? [Block #781576]In this episode, Ian and Mandana share the exciting news of their new baby Kian, who was born on the same day as the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank. As passionate Bitcoin investors, they dive into the world of Bitcoin and discuss its unpredictable value, hoping it will pay off so they can afford more than just baby wipes. They also dream of their child growing up to be a Bitcoin billionaire, or at least not thinking Bitcoin is some fictional video game money. As they navigate the challenges of being Bitcoin investors and new parents, they hope to find a balance between risk and reward, so they're not the couple who spent their kid's college fund on a meme coin.(summary generated by GPT-4)ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterPodcast Pubkey: npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aecIan’s Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana’s PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrike Referral ($5)Swan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain Podcasts (listen to earn)Stacker News Referal (100 sats)StatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 63554 Blocks OldIts been 4500 Blocks Since Last Episode58424 Blocks Until Next Halving3546 Satoshis for $1 Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Can I afford to not buy Bitcoin?What’s the realistic timeline for leaving the Fiat world and moving to Bitcoin island? Mandana questions Ian on his latest projections with the growing evidence that our economy is broken. Ian updates us on the NFTs in Bitcoin discourse, Wyoming protecting our Private Keys, and El Salvador opening a Bitcoin Embassy in good ol’ Texas. Is it time to get your escape plan ready? Ian makes his case. Mentioned In Episode* Senator Lumis* Caitlyn Long* Custodia Bank* Code Is Speech Case (Bernstein v. US Dept. of Justice)* How America Took Out The Nord Stream PipelineToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterPodcast Pubkey: npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aecIan’s Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana’s PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrike Referral ($5)Swan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain Podcasts (listen to earn)Stacker News Referal (100 sats)StatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 59054 Blocks OldIts been 874 Blocks Since Last Episode62929 Blocks Until Next Halving4062 Satoshis for $1 Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Does Rihanna Have Bitcoin? [Block #776202]It's your last chance to enter the latest #FlirtingWithBitcoinChallange and this time Mandana wants you to buy Bitcoin for your valentine, or yourself.Share your proof of purchase on Nostr and we’ll match up to $50. Make sure you tag the pod’s pubkey@npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aecHowever, if you post on Twitter or Instagram we’re only matching up to $25. Make sure you tag the podTwitter - @flirtingwithbtcInstagram - @flirtingwithbitcoinBut no matter where you post make sure you include the hashtag #FlirtingWithBitcoinChallangeAll entries gotta be posted by Valentine's night!This week we dive into Bitcoin Island happenings including the SEC fining Kraken, our new ‘Flirting With Nostr’ segment that explains “Zaps” on Damus, and NFTs now finding their way on the Bitcoin Blockchain (inscriptions). Ian closes it out explaining why he thinks Rihanna and other artists will soon be saying B*tch Better Have My Bitcoin. The future is decentralized, and Jack Dorsey & Jay-Z’s Tidal may lead the way for musicians - yayo, yayo! Nostr ClientsDamus (iOS)Amethyst (Android)Snort (Web)Astral (Web)ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter | Mandana’s TwitterPodcast Pubkey: npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aecIan’s Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana’s PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrikeSwan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsStatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 58108 Blocks OldIts been 1286 Blocks Since Last Episode63798 Blocks Until Next Halving4558 Satoshis for $1 Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Is Bitcoin love? [Block #774916]It’s February and with another consumerism based holiday ahead of us, Mandana wants to do another #FlirtingWithBitcoinChallange. Gift your honey, or yourself, Bitcoin and one lucky winner will get matched by the pod! Post on #Nostr to get matched up to $50 USD in Bitcoin, or $25 USD on Twitter or Instagram. Ian pitches dimes and satscards as the best way to gift Bitcoin. This week Ian further explains how Nostr and Bitcoin are intertwined, why it’s worth paying attention to its growth, and what it could mean for countries like China. Mandana reflects on 2 years of marriage, and more importantly 50 episodes of the pod. We’re just getting started!Mentioned In Episode* Bitcoin is Love* SATSCARD* OPENDIME* DamusToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter |Podcast Pubkey: npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aecIan’s Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana’s PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrikeSwan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsStatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 56894 Blocks OldIts been 1181 Blocks Since Last Episode65082 Blocks Until Next Halving4268 Satoshis for $1 Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Why are only Bitcoiners on Nostr?Looks like the Nostr protocol is has found its groove as the new Twitter for Bitcoiners. Mandana, officially a Nostr OG, wonders what it’ll take for non-Bitcoiners to “get it” and join. Photo sharing? Make it the new TikTok? Ian says it’s bigger than that. Also, last week Mandana did her first Key Check. Do you know how to do yours? And finally, the Bukelle administration is paying off debt that was taken on by previous corrupt administrations… unlike any administration in the US in the last 20 years. Ain’t that interesting!Mentioned In EpisodeNostr - https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nostrToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter |Ian’s Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana’s PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrikeSwan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsStatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 57713 Blocks OldIts been 999 Blocks Since Last Episode66265 Blocks Until Next Halving4346 Satoshis for $1 Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Well, well, well. After a rough 2022, Bitcoin just moved +25% in a week. Is Ian gloating? Does Mandana have more conviction for Bitcoin? Or more importantly, does she want to sell? What does this “pump” mean amidst the SEC coming after Gemini and Genius. Could this be the year that alt coins finally get taken down? Ian and Mandana think so. What do you think?Mentioned In EpisodeBitcoin Price And Risk Assets Jump In Correlated MoveKYC-Free Bitcoin* https://relai.app/* https://www.bittr.org/* https://peachbitcoin.com/Android Nostr Clients:* https://github.com/KoalaSat/nostros* https://github.com/vitorpamplona/amethystSEC Charges Gemini and GenisisGenesis Files For BankruptcyGBTC 2% Management FeesToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter | Ian’s Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana’s PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrikeSwan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin StandardStatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 54714 Blocks OldIts been 1556 Blocks Since Last Episode67264 Blocks Until Next Halving4748 Satoshis for $1 Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

New Year, Same Schemes [Block #771180]Looks like we’ve made it! Mandana and Ian celebrate their first anniversary of making the pod and Bitcoin’s 14th birthday. Hello terrible teens? Mandana wonders if Bitcoiners have learned their lesson yet when it comes to storage. Ian catches her up to the latest imploding crypto company. Seems like the Winklevoss twins’ (remember them? Think Facebook origin story) crypto exchange Gemini and Genesis, owned by Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group, just cost their customers $900 million worth of coins. Oh, and a non-crypto bank, Silvergate, may also collapse. Check your money storage folks! No one is safe.Mentioned In Episode* Kings Day* Bitcoin in Puerto Rico* Fountain App Update v0.6.x* Bitcoin Turns 14* Spend Your Bitcoin* Bitcoin Tulips* Bitcoin Cards* Proof Of Keys Day* Bitcoin core developer claims to have lost 200+ BTC in hack* Sydney airport seizure of phone and laptop 'alarming', say privacy groups* Bitcoin Hash Rate Suffers Near 40% Drop Amid U.S. Deadly Winter Storm* Gemini vs DCG* Genesis Owes Gemini Earn Users $900M: Report* Winkelvii Public Letter to DCG* Gemini Officially Terminates Crypto Earn Program Amid DCG, Genesis Spat* Block Wars* Silvergate Bank Run* Letter From Silvergate CEO* Ukraine Partners With FTX, Everstake to Launch New Crypto Donation WebsiteToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrikeSwan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin StandardStatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 53158 Blocks OldIts been 1720 Blocks Since Last Episode68820 Blocks Until Next Halving Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Am I a real bitcoiner yet?After a year of making the pod, Ian and Mandana reflect on major stories, lessons learned, and what lies ahead for Bitcoin next year. If this was your first year learning about Bitcoin, are you convinced that Bitcoin is the best money? After experiencing this year’s volatility, will you HODL next time Bitcoin goes up? Or will you cash out? Do you have the conviction of a Bitcoin Maxi, or like Mandana, are you just not there yet? ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrikeSwan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

250k Satoshi Giveaway!As the holidays approach that can only mean one thing, Ian’s 40th Birthday is right around the corner and Mandana has finally figured out a gift he actually wants. The gift of Bitcoin. Not for himself, but for everyone else. This year Ian is asking everyone to get Bitcoin for themselves instead of buying him a gift for his birthday and we are encouraging our listeners to do the same with friends & family this holiday season.The “challenge”,* Buy $40 of Bitcoin for yourself and/or convince someone to buy Bitcoin for themselves instead of buying you a gift.* Follow us on Twitter and/or Instagram* Share proof of purchase on Twitter or Instagram by tagging the pod and using the hashtag #FlirtingWithBitcoinHolidayChallange.* On December 26th, Ian’s Birthday, we will pick one lucky winner and match up to $40 for his 40th birthday.We hope this challenge resonates with you, and this episode helps you get a few more friends and family on the Bitcoin path. Let’s all spread some Bitcoin cheer!ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrikeSwan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Why has no one been arrested from the FTX collapse?Ian fills Mandana in on the latest developments that include outrageously biased media coverage, Kanye-esque SBF interviews, laundering stolen funds through Ethereum, and even a mysterious death... Maybe murder! Will SBF join our pod next to explain himself? The first question would be... How was FTX the biggest exchange but they didn’t hold any Bitcoin?NOTE!After we recorded the episode, Coffeezilla got SBF to do an interview with him. It appears that he got him to admit to fraud. You be the judge.VideoMentioned in EpisodeBloomberg Passed on the FTX Story?!Coffezilla Grills SBF on Twitter SpacesLarry David Super Bowl CommercialHackers Laundering Stolen FTX Funds Using EthereumToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrikeSwan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Does Bitcoin vibe with the holidays?Mandana pokes fun at Ian's schtick of calling almost every aspect of their lives "fiat". Is Thanksgiving fiat? Black Friday? Christmas? Ian makes the case against Santa Claus. Mandana agrees not to lie to their future children about imaginary men who watch them in exchange for gifts. The Bitcoin mindset is here to make your life easier this holiday season. You're welcome! ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrikeUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Another day, another major Crypto company falls. Mandana wonders why FTX news has crept into her normal media outlets. Ian reviews what she’s learned without his help thanks to Roca News, and fills in the gaps that only Bitcoiners seem to see. Mandana asks if this will finally end the trading of cryptocurrencies tied to exchanges such as FTX’s token FTT. Ian tries to drive the point home that ignoring crypto and Bitcoin is no longer an option. If you care about your hard-earned money, you need to pay close attention to who you “trust” to store your money. And if you trust no one, there is always Bitcoin.Mentioned EpisodeRocaNewsToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrikeUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Can Bitcoin help the international Free Iran movement?Mandana, a child of Iran, wants to learn step by step how Iranians and the diaspora can utilize Bitcoin for financial freedom during this historic fight against the oppressive Islamic Republic of Iran. Ian, who always points to Bitcoin as a tool for revolution, identifies a reliable Bitcoin exchange and wallet that can be used by those in Iran to convert their Tomans to Bitcoin. Mandana asks how it all works in terms of foreign sanctions against Iran and the privacy needed to move money around during this volatile time of high inflation and national instability. Ian walks her through the varying degrees of security and privacy that can be achieved and opens the door for more questions from our listeners around the world. Women. Life. Freedom!Mentioned EpisodeCrypto exchange Binance helped Iranian firms trade $8 billion despite sanctionsIranian Bitcoin ExchangeSamourai WalletMuun WalletBlue WalletToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrikeUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

This is Part 4 of a 4-part seriesPart 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4Can I get sick of Bitcoin even if I host a podcast about it?Continuing this ~intimate~ series, Mandana defends the perspective of the less interested person in a Bitcoin relationship. Sometimes she wants to talk just about anything else. Ian shares why and when he tried to show restraint, but often it’s the most interesting thing on his mind. Mandana asks for slack in moments she’s not receptive, because she is giving as much as she can to share an interest with her husband. Ian shares his tips on how to ease someone unreceptive into Bitcoin talks, they worked on Mandana! Hey, maybe one day you too could have a Bitcoin podcast with your uninterested spouse!ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrikeUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

News of the Week* Erlay makes it easier to run a Bitcoin node* The AT Protocol * Riot Announces 1 GW Mining Facility in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas* US 'oil for security' formula faces setback as Saudi Arabia shows interest in joining BRICSToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike - Best Place To Buy BitcoinUnchained Capital - Best Place To Store BitcoinFountain Podcasts - Best Place To Listen To Flirting With BitcoinStacker News - Best Place For Bitcoin NewsThe Bitcoin Standard - Best Book To Learn About Bitcoin Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

This is Part 3 of a 4-part seriesPart 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4Is Bitcoin better for family planning?Keeping the conversation going about their relationship and future, Ian shares Jimmy Song's latest essay about the theory that fiat debases the value of having a family. Mandana questions the incentive structures around the cost of raising a family. Ian explains how living on a Bitcoin Standard can shift people’s reliance on the government back to the family; a way of living Mandana relates to given her own upbringing and her big "crazy" family. Because of Bitcoin, and Mandana, Ian says his goal is to build generational wealth for their grandchildren (and maybe to also get his own farm).ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrikeUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Articles* Crusoe Energy Systems Acquires Great American Mining* Coin Center is Suing OFAC Over Its Tornado Cash Sanction* LND v0.15.2-beta: Hotfix Release to Fix Sync Issue, Update ASAP* European Union Announces New Sanctions Against Russia Including a "Ban" on All Russian Bitcoin Wallets* Celsius Disclosed Names and Transaction History of All Users During Bankruptcy: Any Wallet That Interacted with Celsius is Now Publicly Linked to Government IDToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike - Best Place To Buy BitcoinUnchained Capital - Best Place To Store BitcoinFountain Podcasts - Best Place To Listen To Flirting With BitcoinStacker News - Best Place For Bitcoin NewsThe Bitcoin Standard - Best Book To Learn About Bitcoin Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

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Is my bank account in danger, girl?Mandana learns about how and why #BankruptPaypal was trending over the weekend and gets a breakdown of how easy it is to replace with alternatives like CashApp or Strike. Ian reminds Mandana about the financial repression we’ve seen this year and how Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are the next step. Ian makes the pitch to switch as Mandana compares it to the slow move her friends made to Signal for private messaging. Hey, your nude photos & money deserve the same level of privacy, don’t you think?ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike - Best Place To Buy BitcoinUnchained Capital - Best Place To Store BitcoinFountain Podcasts - Best Place To Listen To Flirting With BitcoinStacker News - Best Place For Bitcoin NewsThe Bitcoin Standard - Best Book To Learn About Bitcoin Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

News of the Week StackChain Reaches 7.5B Satoshis McDonald's and other businesses now accept Bitcoin payments in Lugano, Switzerland The Guatemalan Lake Town Mining Bitcoin With Used Cooking Oil Bitcoin volume spikes with market uncertainty in the UK Arrested Tornado Cash Developer to Stay in Jail After Appeal Rejected: Property may be Seized and AuctionedToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike - Best Place To Buy BitcoinUnchained Capital - Best Place To Store BitcoinFountain Podcasts - Best Place To Listen To Flirting With BitcoinStacker News - Best Place For Bitcoin NewsThe Bitcoin Standard - Best Book To Learn About Bitcoin Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

This is Part 2 of a 4-part seriesPart 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4Is Our Future Really Set With Bitcoin?Mandana notices that, like Ian, she's been unreasonably calm about inflation and market crashes but also questions how and when they'll benefit from their Bitcoin if they never sell. Ian attempts to explain the difference between saving and spending Bitcoin and how their initial strategy of combining finances set them up for Bitcoin success with the ultimate goal of “retiring his wife”. In addition to the Satoshi Savings Calculator, Ian shows Mandana one of the websites, Priced In Bitcoin, that helped him convert to the Satoshi mindset and build conviction in the idea that “when you live on a Bitcoin standard, everything has been getting cheaper!”ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrikeUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

News of the Week Strike Raises $80m in New Funding Led by Ten31 Bitcoin Exchange 'Bitnob' Launches in Kenya: Includes Integration With the M-Pesa Network Enabling 50m Users to Easily Send and Receive via Lightning From Their Phones Bitcoin Mining Hosting Provider Compute North Has Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection in a Federal Court Bank of England bails out BlackRockToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike - Best Place To Buy BitcoinUnchained Capital - Best Place To Store BitcoinFountain Podcasts - Best Place To Listen To Flirting With BitcoinStacker News - Best Place For Bitcoin NewsThe Bitcoin Standard - Best Book To Learn About Bitcoin Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

This is Part 1 of a 4-part seriesPart 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4Am I a good wife for being open to Bitcoin?Mandana gets personal about why she trusted Ian when he first approached her about saving their money in Bitcoin. Ian shares his experience on how he slowly orange-pilled Mandana. Your favorite Bitcoin couple then does a little roleplay to show you how you can initiate the "let's buy Bitcoin" conversation with someone you love.ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike Unchained Capital Fountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Could Bitcoin Fix Broken Democracies? Mandana gets the rundown on "The Merge™" and its consequences to the Ethereum ecosystem. Ian shares his conspiracy theory on the US Government's possible involvement and breaks down why Bitcoin is the long-term solution to ending financial corruption in all democracies. Show NotesToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Does Bitcoin create a better way of measuring time? Mandana gets filled in on the ongoing Bitcoin adoption happening all around the world. In addition to being the Internet’s money, Ian explains why Bitcoin is also the Internet’s new and improved way of measuring time.ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

How much Bitcoin do I need?Mandana shows off her husband’s latest project, The Satoshi Savings Calculator. Featured in the FWB website, this free tool drives home the long term mentality needed for Bitcoin holders. Ian explains why he made the calculator and why he thinks it can help you reach your #goals.Show NotesToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Do I need college to really “get” Bitcoin? Mandana wonders whether the Ethereum drama will hurt Bitcoin adoption with so many people still not understanding Bitcoin’s potential. Ian introduces resources like Saylor Academy & Bitcoin Cannon and breaks down the difference between Fiat and Bitcoin education (hint: no barrier to entry & free). For once, curiosity doesn’t kill the cat.Show NotesToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Are the wealthy about to become Bitcoiners? Ian breaks down how private equity firms like BlackRock impact shifts in the housing market and the newest way they want to preserve their clients' wealth. Mandana questions how BlackRock can “offer” Bitcoin as an investment option (can't anyone just buy it?) and what it means for the price of Bitcoin. Show Notes ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Am I too irresponsible for Bitcoin?Ian breaks down Fedi and Fedimint, a new app and protocol built on Bitcoin to enable knowledgable Bitcoiners to create small, distributed "Bitcoin banks" to help the "less responsible" hold and use Bitcoin without the fear of forgetting or losing their keys; a great alternative to holding your coins on an exchange. Mandana questions the security of a "community mint" and theorizes with Ian what this means for the future of Bitcoin adoption.Show NotesToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Is Bitcoin an offensive or defensive weapon of the coming financial war? Mandana questions Russia and China’s intentions for creating a new reserve currency as Ian breaks down how emulating a financial system that is currently collapsing may not be the best way to beat the Americans.Show NotesToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike - Best Place To Buy BitcoinUnchained Capital - Best Place To Store BitcoinFountain Podcasts - Best Place To Listen To Flirting With BitcoinStacker News - Best Place For Bitcoin NewsThe Bitcoin Standard - Best Book To Learn About Bitcoin Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Can Bitcoin help Sri Lanka? Mandana learns how the Sri Lanka Government's bankruptcy left its citizens in the same position as Celcius users. Ian explains how "financially emigrating to #Bitcoin island" is the only guaranteed way for anyone anywhere to protect themselves from the same fate.Show NotesToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike - Best Place To Buy BitcoinUnchained Capital - Best Place To Store BitcoinFountain Podcasts - Best Place To Listen To Flirting With BitcoinStacker News - Best Place For Bitcoin NewsThe Bitcoin Standard - Best Book To Learn About Bitcoin Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Are Bitcoin miners heroes?Mandana learns how Bitcoin can bring more flexibility and redundancy to the electrical grid as Ian breaks down how Bitcoin mining operations can behave like a battery... that also makes money.Show NotesToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike - Best Place To Buy BitcoinUnchained Capital - Best Place To Store BitcoinFountain Podcasts - Best Place To Listen To Flirting With BitcoinStacker News - Best Place For Bitcoin NewsThe Bitcoin Standard - Best Book To Learn About Bitcoin Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Does Bitcoin gloat? Ian spills the tea about how vocal Bitcoin villain Peter Schiff’s bank was shut down by the Puerto Rican government. Mandana wonders if this is the first of many bank crackdowns around the world but Ian always brings it back to Bitcoin.Show NotesToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike - Best Place To Buy BitcoinUnchained Capital - Best Place To Store BitcoinFountain Podcasts - Best Place To Listen To Flirting With BitcoinStacker News - Best Place For Bitcoin NewsThe Bitcoin Standard - Best Book To Learn About Bitcoin Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Does Bitcoin bring freedom to content creators? Ian and Mandana praise the Value4Value model after seeing the results of streaming satoshis to listeners of last week's episode on Fountain Podcasts. Ian explains why Bitcoin and Lightning will bring this model to the masses.Show NotesToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike - Best Place To Buy BitcoinUnchained Capital - Best Place To Store BitcoinFountain Podcasts - Best Place To Listen To Flirting With BitcoinStacker News - Best Place For Bitcoin NewsThe Bitcoin Standard - Best Book To Learn About Bitcoin Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

I can get paid in Bitcoin to listen to a podcast? Ian breaks down Fountain Podcasts and Stacker News; the future of content creation on a Bitcoin standard. Mandana's eyes are opened to a new business model, value4value, and what it means for today's "greedy" tech giants. Show Notes ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike - Best Place To Buy BitcoinUnchained Capital - Best Place To Store BitcoinFountain Podcasts - Best Place To Listen To Flirting With BitcoinStacker News - Best Place For Bitcoin NewsThe Bitcoin Standard - Best Book To Learn About Bitcoin Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Is MY Bitcoin safe? Mandana scans media coverage to see if anyone is covering Bitcoin right. Ian gets serious and says it’s time to secure your Bitcoin to protect yourself from getting wiped out as the crypto Ponzi scheme unravels. Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Is Bitcoin a rebel WITH a cause? Mandana gets an update on the crypto crash and wonders what it all means for Bitcoin. Ian makes the case that alt-coins use the same inflationary playbook as the US government and why Buying Bitcoin is the only true way to protest these inflationary policies. Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

https://www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/panic-at-the-crypto/Is Bitcoin crashing? Mandana wonders if they’re about to take an L with this market collapse. Ian drags the Ponzi Schemes of “Stable Coins” and explains how they’re all finally getting exposed. Stream now to calm your panic and learn how to keep your Bitcoin safe. Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Do I have to love myself before Bitcoin can love me? As inflation hits the highest point in 40 years, Mandana wonders if Ian is coming down with a case of the I-told-you-sos. Ian breaks down why the next five years may be the final chance for everyone to own a single Bitcoin. Recommended AppsStrikeCashAppCredit CardsBlockFiBooksThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Did Bitcoin just have a glow-up? Mandana asks why this weekend's Bitcoin Conference got Ian so hyped. Ian covers the announcements that had the attendees, and the tech industry, shook and why this time next year we'll be able to use Bitcoin as easily as a credit card.Recommended AppsStrikeCashAppCredit CardsBlockFiBooksThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Wait, where should I buy Bitcoin? With her alt-coin curiosity satisfied, Mandana remembers that she should only be focusing on Bitcoin. Ian recommends his top four apps to convert fiat to Bitcoin, and the Bitcoin visionaries that run themBitcoin Only SellersStrikeCash AppSwan BitcoinAmberRecommended AppsStrikeCashAppCredit CardsBlockFiBooksThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

How private is Bitcoin really? Mandana explores the even more secure option of "cold storage" and learns how shady she can really get. Ian shows that we're already living in the future with the different hardware wallet options already on the marketHardware WalletsLedgerCOLDCARDTrezorBlockstream JadeRecommended AppsStrikeCashAppCredit CardsBlockFiBooksThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

How can I know Bitcoin is all mine? Mandana is getting possessive and is shopping for a wallet to store her Bitcoin. ian makes the case for taking Bitcoin off the exchanges, connecting the dots on the Canadian trucker protests and the financial sanctions against Russia.Wallets Blue Wallet Muun Samourai NunchukToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike Unchained Capital Fountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Is Bitcoin really our only option? Mandana gets curious why so many different cryptocurrencies keep popping up and Ian explains how so many projects have successfully pulled off the scam.ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike Unchained Capital Fountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Should we swipe left on NFTs? Finally, Mandana convinces Ian to spend some time explaining why he thinks they're all a scam. Ian demystifies the unnecessary "tech" behind NFT ownership and convinces Mandana that Bitcoin technology remains the better option when attaching value to something.ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike Unchained Capital Fountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

What makes Bitcoin get up in the morning?Mandana tries to get to the root of why Bitcoin was created 13 years ago. Ian puts it all in perspective, explaining the Dollar's glow up since the 40s that then got canceled when Nixon stopped paying his bills and made the '08 crash inevitable.ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike Unchained Capital Fountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Who are Bitcoin's friends though? Mandana gets a crash course in Bitcoiners and the slang they use. Ian spills the tea on the community and warns that spreading FUD will get you cut.ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike Unchained Capital Fountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Is Bitcoin shady? Mandana’s fear of commitment gets triggered during the recent “dip” but she’s finally converted some $$ to Bitcoin. Ian introduces the concept of Satoshis, and why he doesn’t sweat it whenever “Bitcoin is down”. The website that shows the price of anything in Satoshis - pricedinbitcoin21.comToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike Unchained Capital Fountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Is Bitcoin Land closer than we think? Mandana investigates how El Salvadorian President, Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) became Bitcoin’s biggest bestie and Ian explains how to move money out of any country.ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike Unchained Capital Fountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Is it too late to fall for Bitcoin? Mandana gets in her feelings about sleeping on Bitcoin for so long and Ian lays out the timeline on how it has got so many simping. ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike Unchained Capital Fountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Can Bitcoin ghost me? Mandana digs into mining and Ian makes it spiritual, linking Bitcoin to Norouz, the Persian New Year. ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike Unchained Capital Fountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Can Bitcoin handle our trust issues?Mandana officially enters “the talking stage” and Ian explains why owning Bitcoin is such a flex.ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike Unchained Capital Fountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Is Bitcoin a baddie? Mandana gets to the bottom of why haters stay mad and Ian spills the tea on the shady side of Bitcoin.ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrike Unchained Capital Fountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Does the world need another podcast?Mandana makes the case and Ian explains why other cryptos are probably F-boys.ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterRecommendationsStrikeUnchained CapitalFountain PodcastsStacker NewsThe Bitcoin Standard Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

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