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Join us for an in-depth presentation on Bitcoin self-custody best practices, recorded live at a local Bitcoin meetup in 2025. In this video, we'll dive into the world of secure Bitcoin storage, exploring the top signing devices, wallet software, and seed generation methods to keep your Bitcoin safe. Join the Become Unruggable Self-Custody MentorshipHands-on guidance to take control of your Bitcoin https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5️ Get 5% off at MicroSeed (Titanium seed phrase backup for life)Use code BTCSTORY → https://microseed.io/?ref=BTCSTORY₿ Buy Bitcoin the Sovereign Way - Bull Bitcoin Sign up using this link and get 0.5% discount on fees https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory⛏️Start your mining journey with Sazmining! Get $50 off your first rig https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWXChapters00:00 - 00:30 Introduction00:30 - 03:00 Personal Favourite Signing Devices03:00 - 05:17  ColdCard MK405:17 -  10:01 Specter10:01 - 12:42 SeedSigner 12:42 - 14:10 Seed Generation Best Practices14:10 - 16:35 Best Methods to Store Your Seed Phrase16:35 -  17:10 MicroSeed17:10 - 20:52  Favourite Wallet Software20:52 - 22:36 Become Unruggable 22:36 - 24:04 BTCPay Server24:04 - 30:45 Bull Bitcoin 30:45 - 31:42 Self Custody Summary#Bitcoin #SelfCustody #Security #Sovereign #Freedom

In this episode, I chat with Francis Pouliot, founder of Bull Bitcoin and unapologetic champion of self-sovereignty, about building Bitcoin-only tools that normal people and power users both love. If you want a no-BS roadmap to opt out of fiat and help destroy fiat, this one’s for you. Join the Become Unruggable Self-Custody MentorshipHands-on guidance to take control of your Bitcoin https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5 Official Partner's:️ Get 5% off at MicroSeed (Titanium seed phrase backup for life)Use code BTCSTORY → https://microseed.io/?ref=BTCSTORY⛏️Start your mining journey with Sazmining! Get $50 off your first rig: https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX₿ Buy Bitcoin the Sovereign Way - Bull Bitcoin Sign up using this link at get 0.5% discount of fee's → https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory Follow UsGG on Nostr: https://primal.net/ggGG on X: https://x.com/YourBTCStoryFrancis on X: https://x.com/francispouliot_Francis on Nostr: https://primal.net/francisHis website: https://www.bullbitcoin.com00:00 - Intro00:47 - Francis’ mission  02:35 - Building for hardcore bitcoiners (and why UX matters)  11:01 - From Embassy days to fixing real user problems21:28 - The Wallet: Coldcard Q integration & non-custodial controller  29:16 - Why crypto casinos stagnate Bitcoin progress  36:28 - No VC, long horizon, and self-funding through cycles  50:23 - CBDCs vs. opting out; stablecoins feeding the Ponzi?  56:54 - The consequences of ignoring Bitcoin  1:38:17 - Fiat, war, and the soldier’s test of “real money”  1:49:30 - Closing thoughtsBlock height: 917293#Bitcoin #Selfcustody #DestroyFiat #BTC #Freedom #EndTheFed

In this episode, I chat with Jan “Stallion” Marvan, CEO of Hacking Lives, about building real-world optionality: plan-B residencies, tax-optimized structures, and day-one self-custody. We dive into why Bitcoin is first a tool for freedom, and why Paraguay has quietly become a top residency hub for mobile Bitcoiners. If you want practical steps to become harder to stop, financially and physically, this one’s for you. Join the Become Unruggable Self-Custody MentorshipHands-on guidance to take control of your Bitcoin https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5 Official Partner's:⛏️Start your mining journey with Sazmining! Get $50 off your first rig: https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX₿ Buy Bitcoin the Sovereign WaySign up using this link at get 0.5% discount of fee's → https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory️ Get 15% off at StampSeed (Seed phrase titanium backup)Use code BTCSTORY → https://stampseed.com Follow UsGG on Nostr: https://primal.net/ggGG on X: https://x.com/YourBTCStoryJan on X: https://x.com/stalliondelsurJan on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsrlzyv3lm80g9mlxe28dktcx25y49nge845suugrz4kuw8jyjpd8c26jecuHis website: https://hackinglives.com/00:00 - Intro00:53 - Who is Stallion & Hacking Lives05:47 - PSA: self-custody + show mission07:57 - This cycle is different: ETFs, treasuries, retail lull10:40 - Store of value vs medium of exchange19:07 - Numbers-go-down tech: pricing life in sats23:03 - Time in the market beats timing the market24:31 - Low time preference spending & priorities33:08 - Why self-custody is non-negotiable39:36 - Prepping for mobility: passports, wallets, go-bag44:21 - Inheritance planning: cypherpunk vs legal-estate paths53:49 - Optionality as freedom; segue to Hacking Lives1:12:40 - Paraguay residency basics: visit cadence & permanence1:24:07 - Next rabbit holes: safety, mobility, OPSEC online1:26:10 - Closing: freedom is built, not grantedBlock height: 916264#Bitcoin #Selfcustody #BitcoinPR #BitcoinMindset #BitcoinMedia

In this episode, I chat with Kilian, CEO of Boltz, the non-custodial Bitcoin bridge making fast, trust-minimized swaps across Lightning, on-chain, Liquid, and even Rootstock. If you want a clear, no-nonsense map of Bitcoin layers, and how to ship real products on them, this one’s for you. Join the Become Unruggable Self-Custody MentorshipHands-on guidance to take control of your Bitcoin https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5 Official Partner's:⛏️Start your mining journey with Sazmining! Get $50 off your first rig: https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX₿ Buy Bitcoin the Sovereign WaySign up using this link at get 0.5% discount of fee's → https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory️ Get 15% off at StampSeed (Seed phrase titanium backup)Use code BTCSTORY → https://stampseed.com Follow UsGG on Nostr: https://primal.net/ggGG on X: https://x.com/YourBTCStoryJuraj on X: https://x.com/kilrauJuraj on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsvruq6rlme6k9ucs9yueql07qvpr0w8eet2thshm3jg745lm0y9tsyejsvdHis website: https://boltz.exchange/00:00 - Intro00:39 - What Boltz does?02:06 - Shanghai to BTC China07:18 - Crackdowns in China and the exit in 201711:13 - From liquidity pain to product: the birth of Boltz19:04 - How a Boltz swap works28:30 - Risks, refunds, and the new 12-word “rescue key” flow32:59 - Auto-refunds in wallets and making failure painless37:05 - Non-custodial by design46:03 - On-chain upgrades: CTV, plus BitVM-style bridges beyond federations49:49 - ARC & Arcade explained58:38 - Advice to builders: solve real problems, start with a web app  1:01:12 - Closing ThoughtsBlock height: 915146#Bitcoin #Selfcustody #BitcoinPR #BitcoinMindset #BitcoinMedia

In this episode, I sit down with Juraj Bednár, a hacker-entrepreneur and freedom maximalist. We talk about his path from hacking Linux as a kid to building businesses on a Bitcoin standard. Juraj also breaks down his critical but nuanced perspective on Michael Saylor’s approach. If you’re looking for practical tactics and big ideas on how to expand your freedom and sovereignty with Bitcoin, this episode is for you. Join the Become Unruggable Self-Custody MentorshipHands-on guidance to take control of your Bitcoin https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5 Official Partner's:⛏️Start your mining journey with Sazmining! Get $50 off your first rig: https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWX₿ Buy Bitcoin the Sovereign WaySign up using this link at get 0.5% discount of fee's → https://bullbitcoin.com/btcstory️ Get 15% off at StampSeed (Seed phrase titanium backup)Use code BTCSTORY → https://stampseed.com Follow UsGG on Nostr: https://primal.net/ggGG on X: https://x.com/YourBTCStoryJuraj on X: https://x.com/jurbedJuraj on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsd4dkxqewy8xum47ctpu0ltgxxsfemeewpjkdyzk9ddfcg286s0dskfad46His website: https://hackyourself.io/00:00 - Intro00:46 - Host intro & why Juraj’s story matters.02:12 - Origins of liberty; Linux as a first taste of freedom.03:11 - Windows vs. Linux and learning abundance by hacking.06:16 - Early internet & hacker culture13:13 - Three kinds of freedom & why optionality matters.20:12 - Global optionality: place, people, money, time.25:18 - “Hack everything”: experiments beyond computers.31:00 - Hacking vs. science & entrepreneurship; learn by doing.38:29 - Juraj’s Bitcoin origin47:48 - First sats by mail & the Parallelni Polis experiment.56:01 - Operating on a Bitcoin standard: pay-now, short payrolls, 30% rule.1:03:00 - Speculation vs. freedom; fiat friction & frozen accounts.1:20:36 - The Full Privacy playbookBlock height: 914140#Bitcoin #Selfcustody #BitcoinPR #BitcoinMindset #BitcoinMedia

In this episode, I chat with Chris, co-founder and CEO of Seedor.io, a relentless self-custody educator, and Bitcoin meme connoisseur. We get into his wild Bitcoin origin story, the trade-offs between single-sig, passphrases, and multisig, and how to run your own node the easy way.If you’re serious about upping your self-sovereignty and protecting family wealth, this one’s for you. Join the Become Unruggable Self-Custody MentorshipHands-on guidance to take control of your Bitcoin https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5 Gear & Discounts Start your mining journey with Sazmining!Get $50 off your first rig: https://store.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=HFqPJJo38IWXGet 15% off at StampSeed (Bitcoin backup plates)Use code BTCSTORY → https://stampseed.com Follow UsGG on Nostr: https://primal.net/ggGG on X: https://x.com/YourBTCStoryChris on X: https://x.com/coinjoinedTake some time to check everything Chris is involved in the Bitcoin space:https://www.bitcoinforum.bayern/https://www.seedor.io/en-inthttps://www.bitsurance.eu/en/https://satskeeper.com/#pricinghttps://wizardsardine.com/liana/https://bitcoin-safe.org/en/https://specter.solutions/hardware/https://meanwhile.bm/00:00 - Intro00:38 - Seedor.io, memes & self-custody origins04:11 - Chris’s Bitcoin story: mining, paper wallets & the 1,400 BTC GPU11:43 - From engineer to steel wallet builder: creating Seedor15:47 - Why Bitcoiners lose coins & why exchanges remain honeypots19:26 - Multisig vs singlesig: sovereignty, passphrases & practical setups25:24 - Liana explained: time-lock inheritance, recovery & Miniscript magic32:50 - Running a node inside Liana & the importance of planning inheritance36:28 - Miniscript, BTCPay, SeedSigner & collaborative custody shout-outs1:26:24 - Finding Chris, Liana consultations & the Robinhood “James Bond briefcase”1:29:43 - Legacy, humility & closing call to self-custodyBlock height: 913092#Bitcoin #Selfcustody #BitcoinPR #BitcoinM

In this episode, I chat with Phil, the founder of 21M Communications, a Bitcoin-only PR shop. We explore leaving corporate comfort for responsibility and freedom, living with lower time preference, and practical brand-building: how Bitcoiners should position, pitch, and orange-pill mainstream media. Join the Become Unruggable Self-Custody MentorshipHands-on guidance to take control of your Bitcoin https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5 Gear & Discounts Get 15% off at StampSeed (Bitcoin backup plates)Use code BTCSTORY → https://stampseed.com Follow UsGG on Nostr: https://primal.net/ggGG on X: https://x.com/YourBTCStoryPhil on X: https://x.com/coldhardsats21M Communications on X: https://x.com/21Mcomms00:00 - Intro00:41 - Who's Phil and The Story Behind 21M Communications06:00 - First touchpoints: 2012 Hawaii, 2017 hype, and the McAfee meme that pulled him in  12:00 - From “crypto” to Bitcoin-only: vaporware, VC time preference, and conviction shift  18:00 - Pain as teacher: evangelizing with love, faith, and why money amplifies character  24:00 - Responsibility over comfort: quitting the easy paycheck and building something you believe in (freedom through ownership)  31:00 - Designing your Life38:00 - Lowering expectations, embracing failure, and staying persistent45:00 - Beauty vs. fiat ugliness: architecture, culture, and building toward an “orange age”52:00 - Brand-building 101 for Bitcoiners57:00 - Mentoring plebs and early-stage foundersBlock height: 912029

In this episode, I chat with Daniel (aka @Daniel21E15), an LSE grad, founder of Microseed.io, and author of The Great Realignment: Power, Money, Greed and Bitcoin. We trace his journey from libertarian goldbug to Bitcoin maximalist, dig into why he believes Bitcoin rewrites the global “resource capture” game, and explore the practical side of sovereignty. Join the Become Unruggable Self-Custody MentorshipHands-on guidance to take control of your Bitcoin https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5 Gear & Discounts Get 15% off at StampSeed (Bitcoin backup plates)Use code BTCSTORY → https://stampseed.com Follow UsGG on Nostr: https://primal.net/ggGG on X: https://x.com/YourBTCStoryDaniel on Nostr: https://primal.net/tinmoneyDaniel on X: https://x.com/Daniel21e1500:00 – Intro00:52 – Daniel’s background02:31 - Early Bitcoin Story07:38 - From SkepLc to Maxi11:05 - Law School & Research15:51 - WriLng the Book18:21 - MicroSeed Idea23:27 - Prototypes & Fiat Exit30:02 - Wallets & KISS32:06 - MicroSeed Mechanism35:09 - Simple Ops & Decoys37:30 - Hiding & Resilience41:12 - Off Exchanges & Mentors42:02 - Fear & Responsibility43:17 - Tech vs Self-Reliance46:32 - Bitcoin’s Triple RevoluLon51:23 - Property You Can’t Seize54:24 - Trickle-Down Effects1:21:08 - Final Message1:22:06 - Plugs & Sign-OffBlock height: 911030#Bitcoin #Selfcustody #SeedStorage #Bitcoineducation #Security

In this episode, I am joined by Avi Burra, an engineer, author and film maker, during BTC Prague 2025. We discuss how the combination of Bitcoin, Nost and AI together builds an unstoppable system for the sovereign individuals of the world. Avi's also shares many interesting Nostr use cases and projects which have come to life in recent months. Secure your Bitcoin for life! Join the Become Unruggable Mentorship for step-by-step self-custody guidance https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5(Your support also keeps this podcast alive so I can keep bringing you these conversations.)Watch Premier Episode of  Avi's "Finding Home" Series: https://indeehub.studio/film/findinghome-season1-1Nostr Tools:Routsrt: https://www.routstr.com/MK Stack: https://otrta.routstr.com/ Gear & Discounts Get 15% off @ StampSeed (Bitcoin backup plates)Use code BTCSTORY → https://www.stampseed.com/ Follow UsGG on Nostr: https://primal.net/ggGG on X: https://x.com/YourBTCStoryAvi on Nostr: https://primal.net/aviAvi on X: https://x.com/avi_burra00:00 – Intro01:59 - BTC Prague 2025 reflection02:50 - Evolution of the cypherpunk movement07:37 - The power of open protocol's11:20 - Evolution of Nostr & AI16:33 - Highlights of BTC Prague 2025Block height: 910748

Robin Seyr: A relentless Bitcoin podcaster reveals why self-custody is critical — and how you can truly own your coins. Secure your Bitcoin for life! Join the Become Unruggable Mentorship for step-by-step self-custody guidance — ensuring your coins stay yours, always. https://tally.so/r/w4D8y5(Your support also keeps this podcast alive so I can keep bringing you these conversations.)In this episode, I sit down with Robin Seyr — the unstoppable host who interviews a Bitcoiner every single day, 365 days a year. We trace his journey from curious skeptic to full-time orange-piller and builder, exploring why true self-custody isn’t optional, the hidden dangers of keeping Bitcoin on exchanges, and how incentives quietly shape behavior in this space. Gear & Discounts Get 15% off @ StampSeed (Bitcoin backup plates)Use code BTCSTORY → https://www.stampseed.com/ Follow UsGG on X: https://x.com/YourBTCStoryGG on Nostr: https://primal.net/ggRobin on X: https://x.com/RobinSeyrRobin on Nostr: https://primal.net/RobinSeyrRobin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobinSeyr00:00 – Intro00:47 – Who is Robin (daily Bitcoin interviews, mission).06:50 - Self-custody vs convenience: incentives, banks, and exchange risk16:18 - CBDCs as a “Trojan horse” and digital normaliation23:07 - The asymmetry: How early we still are and why that creates outsized upside28:33 - Careers in Bitcoin: paradigm shifts and protocol vs apps35:51 - Nostr + AI: co-pilots, legal/ops workflows, and scaling a one-person media stack42:39 - Why Bitcoin’s signatures may be the last thing we can truly trust47:40 - Productivity and jobs: one person vs teams and optimism for AI51:51 - Closing advice for beginnersBlock height: 910021#Bitcoin #Podcast #Selfcustody #Bitcoincareers