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Here's Why Jason Lowrey Was Told to Stop Talking About Bitcoin | Mike Hobart

1 h 45 min · 28. maj 2026
episode Here's Why Jason Lowrey Was Told to Stop Talking About Bitcoin | Mike Hobart cover

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What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Next TOP interview: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rkSnl1eBZI&list=PL69jJphDIQDWu-4cG5NWzUazXfhsoTLrd&index=1Here's Why Jason Lowrey Was Told to Stop Talking About Bitcoin | Mike Hobart 👉 Health insurance is the fiat system of healthcare: corrupt, overpriced, and built to keep you powerless. Take your freedom back NOW and get your first 3 months for $99 using code BRANDON at https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/👉 Club Orange: The BEST way to connect with Bitcoiners; plebs, influencers, services, merchants and find local events in the world! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/club-orange-meet-bitcoiners/id1627034193 👉 Learn the RIGHT way to store and take care of your Bitcoin with a FREE 30-min call with my good friends at The Bitcoin Way (help with self-custody, privacy, VPN support, nodes, etc): https://www.thebitcoinway.com/brandon👉 Engrave the seed from your wallet on titanium with Stamp Seed, the last backup you’ll ever need. https://www.stampseed.com/ use code BRANDON for 15% OFF storewide!👉 Don’t just HODL - protect what you HODL. Meanwhile is the first life insurance company built entirely in Bitcoin, helping you safeguard your wealth and pass it on safely. 💎 https://meanwhile.bm/start?referralCode=4QPBWCConnect with Mike here: Twitter - Nostr - Website - 🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9zXPYgJumSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandongentile 📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_gentileNostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je ⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: https://strike.me/brandongentile/ Cash App: $ThinkingBig811Timestamps:00:00 The Psychological Shift in the Bitcoin Community05:34 Mike Hobart's Journey to Bitcoin08:26 The Role of Bitcoin Miners in Energy Sourcing11:12 Hyper Bitcoinization and Energy Independence14:25 The Future of Bitcoin Mining and Data Centers17:15 The Intersection of Bitcoin Mining and Nuclear Energy20:35 The Need for Security in Bitcoin Mining23:24 The Utopian View of Hyper Bitcoinization26:07 The Role of Government in Currency29:16 The Future of Energy and Bitcoin32:22 The Environmental Impact of Bitcoin Mining40:36 The Evolution of Bitcoin Mining43:06 Decentralization and Community Impact44:57 Energy Sources and Bitcoin Mining50:04 Concerns in the Bitcoin Mining Community56:50 The Role of Data Centers in Bitcoin Mining59:51 Bitcoin and Military Strategy01:13:30 The Future of Bitcoin and Market Dynamics01:16:11 The Evolving Landscape of Bitcoin and Warfare01:18:44 The ETF Dilemma: BlackRock and Bitcoin's Future01:20:54 The Quantum Threat: Risks and Realities01:21:46 Slaying Heroes: The Fallibility of Bitcoin Leaders01:28:32 The Future of Bitcoin: Navigating Economic Uncertainty01:32:32 AI, Automation, and the Future of Work01:44:20 The Second Renaissance: Hope Amidst ChaosEDITOR: Francis  @nillistudio  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyoEbdb_swR2Ya8r10lLyqQ] DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money

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episode "Zero Bitcoin Is No Longer Safe" - Fidelity VP Chris Kuiper artwork

"Zero Bitcoin Is No Longer Safe" - Fidelity VP Chris Kuiper

What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Next TOP interview: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rkSnl1eBZI&list=PL69jJphDIQDWu-4cG5NWzUazXfhsoTLrd&index=1"Zero Bitcoin Is No Longer Safe" - Fidelity VP Chris Kuiper 👉 Engrave the seed from your wallet on titanium with Stamp Seed, the last backup you’ll ever need. https://www.stampseed.com/ use code BRANDON for 15% OFF storewide!👉 Don’t just HODL - protect what you HODL. Meanwhile is the first life insurance company built entirely in Bitcoin, helping you safeguard your wealth and pass it on safely. 💎 https://meanwhile.bm/start?referralCode=4QPBWCConnect with Chris here: Twitter - https://x.com/ChrisJKuiper?s=20Website - https://www.fidelitydigitalassets.com🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9zXPYgJumSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandongentile 📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_gentileNostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je ⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: https://strike.me/brandongentile/ Cash App: $ThinkingBig811Timestamps:00:00 Why Zero Bitcoin Allocation Is a Bet Against It11:22 Bitcoin as a Geopolitically Neutral Asset15:18 Adoption Milestones and Network Effect21:22 Macro Environment and Bitcoin's Performance29:19 Inflation, Yields, and Bitcoin's Outlook33:54 Stablecoins as a Bridge to Bitcoin41:31 The Long-Term Endgame for Bitcoin46:03 Future Trends and Final ThoughtsEDITOR: Francis  @nillistudio  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyoEbdb_swR2Ya8r10lLyqQ] DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money

31. maj 202646 min
episode Here's Why Jason Lowrey Was Told to Stop Talking About Bitcoin | Mike Hobart artwork

Here's Why Jason Lowrey Was Told to Stop Talking About Bitcoin | Mike Hobart

What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Next TOP interview: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rkSnl1eBZI&list=PL69jJphDIQDWu-4cG5NWzUazXfhsoTLrd&index=1Here's Why Jason Lowrey Was Told to Stop Talking About Bitcoin | Mike Hobart 👉 Health insurance is the fiat system of healthcare: corrupt, overpriced, and built to keep you powerless. Take your freedom back NOW and get your first 3 months for $99 using code BRANDON at https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/👉 Club Orange: The BEST way to connect with Bitcoiners; plebs, influencers, services, merchants and find local events in the world! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/club-orange-meet-bitcoiners/id1627034193 👉 Learn the RIGHT way to store and take care of your Bitcoin with a FREE 30-min call with my good friends at The Bitcoin Way (help with self-custody, privacy, VPN support, nodes, etc): https://www.thebitcoinway.com/brandon👉 Engrave the seed from your wallet on titanium with Stamp Seed, the last backup you’ll ever need. https://www.stampseed.com/ use code BRANDON for 15% OFF storewide!👉 Don’t just HODL - protect what you HODL. Meanwhile is the first life insurance company built entirely in Bitcoin, helping you safeguard your wealth and pass it on safely. 💎 https://meanwhile.bm/start?referralCode=4QPBWCConnect with Mike here: Twitter - Nostr - Website - 🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9zXPYgJumSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandongentile 📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_gentileNostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je ⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: https://strike.me/brandongentile/ Cash App: $ThinkingBig811Timestamps:00:00 The Psychological Shift in the Bitcoin Community05:34 Mike Hobart's Journey to Bitcoin08:26 The Role of Bitcoin Miners in Energy Sourcing11:12 Hyper Bitcoinization and Energy Independence14:25 The Future of Bitcoin Mining and Data Centers17:15 The Intersection of Bitcoin Mining and Nuclear Energy20:35 The Need for Security in Bitcoin Mining23:24 The Utopian View of Hyper Bitcoinization26:07 The Role of Government in Currency29:16 The Future of Energy and Bitcoin32:22 The Environmental Impact of Bitcoin Mining40:36 The Evolution of Bitcoin Mining43:06 Decentralization and Community Impact44:57 Energy Sources and Bitcoin Mining50:04 Concerns in the Bitcoin Mining Community56:50 The Role of Data Centers in Bitcoin Mining59:51 Bitcoin and Military Strategy01:13:30 The Future of Bitcoin and Market Dynamics01:16:11 The Evolving Landscape of Bitcoin and Warfare01:18:44 The ETF Dilemma: BlackRock and Bitcoin's Future01:20:54 The Quantum Threat: Risks and Realities01:21:46 Slaying Heroes: The Fallibility of Bitcoin Leaders01:28:32 The Future of Bitcoin: Navigating Economic Uncertainty01:32:32 AI, Automation, and the Future of Work01:44:20 The Second Renaissance: Hope Amidst ChaosEDITOR: Francis  @nillistudio  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyoEbdb_swR2Ya8r10lLyqQ] DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money

28. maj 20261 h 45 min
episode The Bitcoin Civil War That's Holding Price Hostage artwork

The Bitcoin Civil War That's Holding Price Hostage

What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Next TOP interview: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rkSnl1eBZI&list=PL69jJphDIQDWu-4cG5NWzUazXfhsoTLrd&index=1The Debate That Could Save Bitcoin...or Kill It Forever👉 Engrave the seed from your wallet on titanium with Stamp Seed, the last backup you’ll ever need. https://www.stampseed.com/ use code BRANDON for 15% OFF storewide!👉 Don’t just HODL - protect what you HODL. Meanwhile is the first life insurance company built entirely in Bitcoin, helping you safeguard your wealth and pass it on safely. 💎 https://meanwhile.bm/start?referralCode=4QPBWCConnect with Matthew here: Twitter - https://x.com/mattkratter?s=20Nostr - https://primal.net/kratterWebsite - https://www.bitcoinuniversity.com🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9zXPYgJumSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandongentile 📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_gentileNostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je ⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: https://strike.me/brandongentile/ Cash App: $ThinkingBig811Timestamps:0:00 — Stanford PhD dropout turned Peter Thiel hedge fund analyst explains his unlikely path from English literature to global macro trading.15:58 — Bitcoin's toxic maximalist culture peaked in 2020 and 2021, why the social layer has since collapsed.21:35 — Kratter reveals he has had to publicly attack former friends and allies Adam Back and Michael Saylor to protect Bitcoin's integrity.24:54 — Culture is upstream of consensus: why the Second Amendment analogy exposes the slow death of Bitcoin's core ethos.35:36 — Iran accepting Bitcoin for crude oil insurance is a direct and deliberate attack on the petrodollar system, not just a sanction workaround.40:50 — Stablecoins are actively extending the life of the fiat system Bitcoiners claim to be destroying.43:48 — Bitcoin OGs pressured him to stop criticizing Tether49:09 — Bitcoin cannot be rebooted if it fails: why the immaculate conception of Bitcoin makes this the only shot humanity gets.53:47 — Five mining pools now control 90% of all Bitcoin blocks58:33 — The history of Bitcoin Core as a reference implementation and why centralization of node software is as dangerous as mining centralization.1:00:58 — Satoshi himself built the original mempool spam filters, and Kratter argues anyone calling filters censorship is calling Satoshi a censor.1:22:02 — Bitcoin Core version 30 blew open OP_RETURN in a process Kratter says was decided behind closed doors with critics locked out of GitHub.1:24:23 — The mining pools, Bitcoin Core, and big Bitcoin media all benefit from spam — leaving node runners holding the garbage forever.1:28:09 — BIP 110 explained: a temporary conservative soft fork designed to pause spam use cases and buy the community time to fight back.1:31:04 — Kratter issues the most alarming warning of the episode: Bitcoin Core's OP_RETURN expansion has opened the door to child sexual abuse material permanently embedded in the blockchain.1:39:01 — The Brink funding scandal exposed: a nonprofit was paying the salaries of multiple Bitcoin Core maintainers while its director was in a relationship with a developer who then gained commit access to the code.1:42:07 — Hard forks versus soft forks explained from first principles, and why BIP 110 as a soft fork is structurally the most conservative possible path forward.1:49:40 — The tragedy of the commons: miners get paid to include spam but node runners have to store it forever, and the game theory is not correcting itself.1:54:13 — Bitcoin has lost its adversarial thinking culture2:02:49 — The closing thesisEDITOR: Francis  @nillistudio  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyoEbdb_swR2Ya8r10lLyqQ] DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money

24. maj 20262 h 7 min
episode If You Only Watch ONE Bitcoin Podcast, Watch This artwork

If You Only Watch ONE Bitcoin Podcast, Watch This

What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Next TOP interview: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rkSnl1eBZI&list=PL69jJphDIQDWu-4cG5NWzUazXfhsoTLrd&index=1If You Only Watch ONE Bitcoin Podcast, Watch This👉 Health insurance is the fiat system of healthcare: corrupt, overpriced, and built to keep you powerless. Take your freedom back NOW and get your first 3 months for $99 using code BRANDON at https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/👉 Club Orange: The BEST way to connect with Bitcoiners; plebs, influencers, services, merchants and find local events in the world! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/club-orange-meet-bitcoiners/id1627034193 👉 Learn the RIGHT way to store and take care of your Bitcoin with a FREE 30-min call with my good friends at The Bitcoin Way (help with self-custody, privacy, VPN support, nodes, etc): https://www.thebitcoinway.com/brandon👉 Engrave the seed from your wallet on titanium with Stamp Seed, the last backup you’ll ever need. https://www.stampseed.com/ use code BRANDON for 15% OFF storewide!👉 Don’t just HODL - protect what you HODL. Meanwhile is the first life insurance company built entirely in Bitcoin, helping you safeguard your wealth and pass it on safely. 💎 https://meanwhile.bm/start?referralCode=4QPBWCConnect with Brandon here: Twitter - https://x.com/Greencandleit?s=20Website - https://www.youtube.com/@UCdvC14iR8V7MedS7ArKHNCA 🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9zXPYgJumSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandongentile 📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_gentileNostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je ⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: https://strike.me/brandongentile/ Cash App: $ThinkingBig811Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Main Topics01:22 Why the Next 90 Days Are Critical for Bitcoin02:19 The Significance of the Clarity Act03:20 Institutional Treasury Strategies and Market Impact04:39 Regulatory Certainty and Institutional Confidence05:06 Fed Chair, Interest Rates, and Market Dynamics06:02 AI, Market Growth, and Bitcoin’s Unique Position07:00 Bitcoin’s Scarcity and Institutional Interest07:57 Price Projections and Institutional Targets08:56 Market Sentiment and Future Bull Runs10:24 Market Sentiment, Sell the News, and Bullish Catalysts12:13 Market Lull, Accumulation, and Supply Shock13:02 Institutional Buying and Global Geopolitics13:57 Future Price Targets and Market Dynamics15:06 Personal Journey into Bitcoin17:04 Control, Self-Custody, and Market Freedom19:18 Bitcoin as a Long-Term Store of Value20:15 Regulatory Clarity and Market Evolution22:33 Behavioral Aspects and Market Sentiment25:05 Incentives, Incentive Structures, and Market Manipulation26:58 Narrative Breaking and Market Psychology30:29 Geopolitical Shifts and Bitcoin’s Role in Global Power44:22 Macro Outlook: US, China, and Global Dynamics47:07 US Dollar Reserve Currency and Future Risks50:07 Bitcoin Price Outlook and Future Targets53:15 Long-Term Adoption and Society’s Future01:00:46 Main Concerns and Black Swan Events01:04:08 Bitcoin’s Endgame and Hyperbitcoinization01:07:24 The Future of Money and SocietyEDITOR: Francis  @nillistudio  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyoEbdb_swR2Ya8r10lLyqQ] DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money

21. maj 20261 h 15 min
episode Bitcoin Is About To Rip And Almost Nobody Sees It - Here's Why artwork

Bitcoin Is About To Rip And Almost Nobody Sees It - Here's Why

What I can’t say on YouTube… I publish here: 👉 https://brandongentile.substack.com Next TOP interview: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rkSnl1eBZI&list=PL69jJphDIQDWu-4cG5NWzUazXfhsoTLrd&index=1Bitcoin Is About To Rip And Almost Nobody Sees It - Here's Why👉 Health insurance is the fiat system of healthcare: corrupt, overpriced, and built to keep you powerless. Take your freedom back NOW and get your first 3 months for $99 using code BRANDON at https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/👉 Club Orange: The BEST way to connect with Bitcoiners; plebs, influencers, services, merchants and find local events in the world! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/club-orange-meet-bitcoiners/id1627034193 👉 Learn the RIGHT way to store and take care of your Bitcoin with a FREE 30-min call with my good friends at The Bitcoin Way (help with self-custody, privacy, VPN support, nodes, etc): https://www.thebitcoinway.com/brandon👉 Engrave the seed from your wallet on titanium with Stamp Seed, the last backup you’ll ever need. https://www.stampseed.com/ use code BRANDON for 15% OFF storewide!👉 Don’t just HODL - protect what you HODL. Meanwhile is the first life insurance company built entirely in Bitcoin, helping you safeguard your wealth and pass it on safely. 💎 https://meanwhile.bm/start?referralCode=4QPBWCConnect with Adam here: Twitter - https://x.com/adamobrien?s=20Website - https://x.com/bitcoinwell?s=20🔊 LISTEN ONFountain - https://fountain.fm/show/X8q7DR6vzgS9zXPYgJumSpotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandongentile 📲 TALK TO ME ONTwitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_gentileNostr - primal.net/p/npub1r6xc8z27uv9dy4zd55z6rjxe2vcdu40jrygla0wcug56klfeh4nshta9je ⚡️ SUPPORT THE SHOW & VALUE FOR VALUE ECONOMY!Strike ID: https://strike.me/brandongentile/ Cash App: $ThinkingBig811Timestamps:00:00 Market Sentiment and Bitcoin Culture05:50 The Role of Small Businesses in Bitcoin Adoption08:51 Institutional Interest and Market Dynamics12:07 Long-Term Optimism for Bitcoin14:55 The Transition from Fiat to Bitcoin18:09 The Clarity Act and Its Implications20:57 AI's Impact on Business and Employment23:54 The Future of Bitcoin and Financial Systems36:59 The Evolution of Money and Bitcoin's Role39:57 Bitcoin: A Binary Asset with High Stakes43:52 The Wall Streetification of Bitcoin49:50 Gold vs. Bitcoin: A Comparative Analysis55:26 The State of Society and the Role of Money01:01:42 The Future of Education and HomeschoolingEDITOR: Francis  @nillistudio  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyoEbdb_swR2Ya8r10lLyqQ] DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice. #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money

18. maj 20261 h 14 min