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Nine surprise puppies were born on a Colorado farm during a cold winter. They were saved with an Avalon Q Bitcoin miner and one resourceful man. In this episode, I speak with Adam Ortolf about how he kept a litter of livestock guardian puppies warm, saved over $300 in monthly heating costs with the Avalon Q, and earned Bitcoin while doing it. We talk about puppy growth, farm life, the cost of electric heat, Bitcoin mining economics, and the massive potential for using miner heat in barns, chicken coops, horse stalls, rural homes, and agriculture. I also include lots of cute puppy footage. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Nine surprise puppies00:26 — A freezing Colorado farm01:23 — Why puppies need warmth02:04 — The cost of heating the puppy room03:52 — Tracking puppy growth04:30 — Raising farm animals and heating the barn05:38 — Heating the house with Bitcoin miners08:08 — Sponsor: Altair Bitcoin Mining Solutions GUEST LINKS Guest: Adam Ortolf / Denver BitcoinX: https://x.com/denverbitcoin PAID PARTNERSHIP This episode is brought to you by Altair Bitcoin Mining Solutions, a U.S.-based one-stop shop for Bitcoin mining hardware, repair parts, and expert support. Learn more at: https://altairtech.io/aff/161/LINK TO BUY AVALON BITCOIN MINER https://altairtech.io/product-category/miners/home-miners/avalon/aff/161/. Support my work and get 1% off miners by using coupon code 'MAGS' 🎙️ FOLLOW MAGSX (Twitter): ⁠https://x.com/crypto_mags​Podcast hub: ⁠www.magsplaining.com⁠ 📌 SUPPORT THE SHOW• Like, subscribe, and share this episode• Sponsor: magsplaining at gmail dot com• Tip in Bitcoin: [email protected]. ⚠️ DISCLAIMERSNo Financial Advice. Entertainment/education only; not financial, legal, or tax advice. I may use affiliate links that support the channel at no extra cost to you. Bitcoin and crypto are volatile, do your own research.

Japan has been the “monetary experiment lab” for decades and the consequences are rippling outward. In this episode, I’m joined by Roberto Rios (Peruvian Bull) to unpack Japan’s 1980s bubble, and how decades of financial repression set the stage for the yen carry trade. We break down why the carry trade exploded, and what it means when it unwinds for risk assets, bonds, bitcoin.We also connect the macro picture to hard assets: why physical markets in the East are pressuring gold/silver paper markets in the West, and how changing liquidity conditions could shape Bitcoin’s next phase. Finally, we tackle the big question: are Bitcoin’s 4-year cycles fading?TIMECODES00:00 Japan’s bubble was insane 05:00 Yen carry trade: how it works + why it got huge13:00 Zombie companies + why recessions matter17:15 Society effects: lost generation, wages, birth rate collapse25:00 Mt. Gox, Japan, and Bitcoin adoption + MetaPlanet30:00 East vs West: physical vs paper gold/silver + the “disconnect”38:00 What macro means for Bitcoin + cycles debate44:50 Liquidity, “stealth QE,” and what to watch nextGUEST LINKSGuest: Roberto Rios / Peruvian BullYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@peruvian_bullSubstack https://dollarendgame.substack.com/X: https://x.com/peruvian_bull🎙️ FOLLOW MAGSX (Twitter): ⁠https://x.com/crypto_mags⁠Podcast hub: ⁠www.magsplaining.com⁠📌 SUPPORT THE SHOWLike, subscribe, and share this episodeSponsor: magsplaining at gmail dot comTip in Bitcoin: [email protected]⛏️ PRODUCT PROMO CODEGet 5% off of Bitcoin miners at⁠ ⁠Plebsource⁠⁠ with MAGS.⚠️ DISCLAIMERSNo Financial Advice. Entertainment/education only; not financial, legal, or tax advice. I may use affiliate links that support the channel at no extra cost to you. Bitcoin and crypto are volatile, do your own research.

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Prusak, President of American Bitcoin (ABTC). Matt breaks down ABTC’s accumulator model — combining high-efficiency mining with a treasury engine designed to maximize Bitcoin per share. We also dive into hashrate and national security, blockspace geopolitics, U.S. energy dominance, and the role of miners in America’s emerging Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.If you care about mining or the future of nation-state Bitcoin, this is a must-watch.Timecodes00:00 — Sneak peek00:37 — ABTC: the “Accumulator” model03:04 — KPIs: BTC-per-share, exahash, & efficiency06:21 — Relationship with Hut807:56 — Trump family involvement: myths vs reality09:17 — Why nation-states will mine Bitcoin12:26 — Hashrate, blockspace, reserves: the geopolitical flywheel14:43 — How much hashrate should nations aim for? 17:22 — U.S. energy policy and the rise of “digital OPEC”20:22 — The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve22:56 — ABTCs geographic strategy23:40 — Partnering with foreign sovereigns?23:56 — Mining at home hobbyist talkGuest Bio:Matt Prusak is President (and formerly CEO) of American Bitcoin (ticker $ABTC), where he leads the company’s mission to become a category-defining “accumulator”. With a background in energy, infrastructure and capital markets, Matt sits at the intersection of mining operations and macro finance.Matt Prusak on X/Twitter: @MattPrusak American Bitcoin on X/Twitter: @AmericanBTC🎙️ FOLLOW MAGSX (Twitter): ⁠https://x.com/crypto_mags⁠Podcast hub: ⁠www.magsplaining.com⁠📌 SUPPORT THE SHOW• Like, subscribe, and share this episode• Sponsor: magsplaining at gmail dot com• Tip in Bitcoin: [email protected]#Bitcoin #BitcoinMining #AmericanBitcoin #ABTC #Hashrate #StrategicBitcoinReserve #EnergySecurity #Blockspace #Magsplaining #BTC

In this episode of Magsplaining, we go deep into the “monetary debasement trade” with Lawrence Lepard — why gold is ripping, why Bitcoin is next, and why the fiat system can’t be fixed without massive money printing. We get into deficits, yield curve control, the Fed, BRICS de-dollarization, Fort Knox and “paper gold,” why silver is waking up, and how this all ends in a global monetary reset. Lawrence also lays out his multi-year macro timeline: inflation, political breakdown, and eventually a return to sound money — with Bitcoin at the center.If you’ve ever wondered “Is it too late?” for gold or Bitcoin… this is the episode you send people.💡 GUEST BIO:Lawrence Lepard is a sound money investor and founder of Equity Management Associates (EMA), where he manages funds focused on gold, Bitcoin, and hard assets. A former venture capitalist and long-time advocate for monetary discipline, Lawrence writes widely read macro letters on inflation, debt, and the global shift toward sound money. His latest book explains how governments’ fiscal recklessness is fueling the “monetary debasement trade” — and why gold and Bitcoin are the escape valves.📨 Read his quarterly letters: https://ema2.com/quarterly-reports/BOOK: The Big Print: What Happened to America and How Sound Money Will Fix It: https://a.co/d/7gdSTVa🐦 Follow Lawrence on X: @LawrenceLepard🎙️ FOLLOW MAGSX (Twitter): ⁠https://x.com/crypto_mags ⁠ Podcast hub: ⁠www.magsplaining.com ⁠ 📌 SUPPORT THE SHOW• Like, subscribe, and share this episode• Sponsor: magsplaining at gmail dot com• Tip in Bitcoin: [email protected] ⛏️ PRODUCT PROMO CODEGet 5% off of Bitcoin miners at⁠ ⁠Plebsource⁠⁠ with MAGS.⚠️ DISCLAIMERSNo Financial Advice. Entertainment/education only; not financial, legal, or tax advice. I may use affiliate links that support the channel at no extra cost to you. Bitcoin and crypto are volatile, do your own research.#Magsplaining #Bitcoin #Gold #Silver #SoundMoney #Macro #Inflation #DeDollarization #BRICS #MonetaryReset #LawrenceLepard #FinancialRepression #BitcoinTreasury #QE

In this episode of Magsplaining, Mags sits down with Norma Chu, Founder and CEO of DDC Enterprise (DayDayCook) — a multi-brand Asian food company turned Bitcoin treasury powerhouse. 🎙️ Episode HighlightsFrom cooking videos to Bitcoin stacking 🍜💰DDC’s bold 10,000 BTC treasury goalWhy Bitcoin belongs on the corporate balance sheetHow Asia’s markets give DDC a capital advantagePlans for Bitcoin-backed consumer rewardsUsing BTC strategy to turbocharge M&A growthHong Kong’s Web3 revival and investor momentumAdvice for CEOs: conviction > market noiseBitcoin heated food production, African safari stories and the search for a dung beetle💡 GUEST BIO:Norma Chu is the Founder & CEO of DDC Enterprise (DayDayCook) — a global Asian food company turned Bitcoin treasury innovator. She’s leading DDC’s transformation from digital content and consumer brands into one of the world’s first listed companies stacking Bitcoin on its balance sheet.Norma's X (Twitter): https://x.com/ddcnormaDDC X (Twitter): https://x.com/ddcbtc_Site: https://www.ddc.xyz/🎙️ FOLLOW MAGSX (Twitter): ⁠https://x.com/crypto_mags⁠ Podcast hub: ⁠www.magsplaining.com⁠ 📌 SUPPORT THE SHOW• Like, subscribe, and share this episode• Sponsor: magsplaining at gmail dot com• Tip in Bitcoin: [email protected] ⚠️ DISCLAIMERSI am an Advisor to DDC Enterprise. No Financial Advice. Entertainment/education only; not financial, legal, or tax advice. I may use affiliate links that support the channel at no extra cost to you. Bitcoin and crypto are volatile, do your own research.#Bitcoin #Magsplaining #DDCEnterprise #BitcoinTreasury #FoodTech #Web3 #AsiaMarkets #BTC #Asia

In this episode, I’m joined by Russell Cann, Chief Development Officer at Core Scientific. We dive deep into Core’s evolution from Bitcoin mining pioneer to AI infrastructure powerhouse — unpacking the CoreWeave partnership, the AI power boom, and how data centers are reshaping global energy and national security. This is a must-listen for anyone curious about where Bitcoin ends and AI begins.Key topics include:The power advantage Core Scientific holds through its owned substations and PPAs.How AI’s explosive demand is reshaping energy investment worldwide.Why Bitcoin mining taught data center agility that’s now critical for AI infrastructure.The national security implications of compute power, data sovereignty, and AI’s role in the grid.The coming coexistence and competition between AI compute and Bitcoin mining.Cann’s warning that Bitcoin miners are shutting down in droves as AI becomes more profitable — and his call for ETFs and institutions to fund Bitcoin Core development to protect network security.Finally, he reflects on how both AI and Bitcoin are catalyzing the next great wave of energy build-out, from nuclear SMRs to advanced transmission.PAID PARTNERSHIPMagsplaining is powered by Ledn, the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Learn more at ⁠ledn.io/mags⁠.⛏️ PRODUCT PROMO CODEGet 5% off of Bitcoin miners at ⁠Plebsource⁠ with MAGS.🔗 GUEST LINKSCore Scientific X (Twitter): https://x.com/Core_ScientificSite: https://corescientific.com/ 🎙️ FOLLOW MAGSX (Twitter): https://x.com/crypto_mags Podcast hub: www.magsplaining.com 📌 SUPPORT THE SHOW• Like, subscribe, and share this episode• Sponsor: magsplaining at gmail dot com• Tip in Bitcoin: [email protected]⚠️ DISCLAIMERSNo Financial Advice. Entertainment/education only; not financial, legal, or tax advice. I may use affiliate links that support the channel at no extra cost to you. Bitcoin and crypto are volatile, do your own research.#Magsplaining #BitcoinMining #AIInfrastructure #CoreScientific #CoreWeave #AI #BitcoinVsAI #EnergyTransition #DataCenters #NationalSecurity #ComputePower #Nvidia #BitcoinNetwork #EnergyMarkets #TechGeopolitics #hyperscaler

The leadership team from Canaan, the pioneer of ASIC mining, join Mags to discuss how they’re navigating tariffs, reshoring chip assembly to California, and bringing mining into the home with innovative Bitcoin-heating devices. CFO James Cheng also shares insights on vertical integration, treasury strategy, and how AI intersects with Bitcoin in today’s power markets and Canaan’s long-term vision.CHAPTERS00:00 In this Episode...01:20 Introduction to Canaan and Its Leadership02:04 Navigating Tariffs06:00 Onshoring Chip and Mining Manufacturing12:18 Mining Trends Canaan is Seeing18:21 The Mining and AI nexus22:05 Bitcoin Mining Trends and Geopolitical Influences22:06 Canaan's Unique Approach to Bitcoin Treasury Management27:54 Canaan's Vertical Integration Advantage30:31 Home Mining: Expanding Access to Bitcoin for IndividualsPAID PARTNERSHIPMagsplaining is powered by Ledn, the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Learn more at ⁠ledn.io/mags⁠.⛏️ PRODUCT PROMO CODEGet 5% off of Bitcoin miners at ⁠Plebsource⁠ with MAGS.🔗 GUEST LINKSGuests: James Cheng, the CFO of Canaan, Leo Wang, the Vice President of Capital Markets and Corporate Development, and Gwyn Lauber, the VP of Corporate Affairs.Canaan X (Twitter): https://x.com/canaanio Canaan trades on Nasdaq under ticker CAN. Learn more at https://www.canaan.io🎙️ FOLLOW MAGSX (Twitter): https://x.com/crypto_mags Podcast hub: www.magsplaining.com 📌 SUPPORT THE SHOW• Like, subscribe, and share this episode• Sponsor: magsplaining at gmail dot com• Tip in Bitcoin: [email protected]⚠️ DISCLAIMERSNo Financial Advice. Entertainment/education only; not financial, legal, or tax advice. I may use affiliate links that support the channel at no extra cost to you. Bitcoin and crypto are volatile, do your own research.#bitcoin #BitcoinMining #ASIC #Canaan #AI #Crypto #BTC #Energy #Mining #CHIPSAct #Tariffs #BitcoinTreasury #HomeMining

Mauricio from LEDN joins Magsplaining to share his origin story: growing up in Venezuela under capital controls, discovering Bitcoin mining as a lifeline, and his brothers' daring escape from extortion and jail. We dig into hyperinflation, how BTC-collateralized loans enable real financial inclusion, and why LEDN’s bitcoin-backed loans level the playing field globally, from Bogotá to Barcelona to Canada. A candid masterclass on survival, building, and conviction.PAID PARTNERSHIPMagsplaining is powered by Ledn, the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Learn more at ⁠ledn.io/mags⁠.⛏️ PRODUCT PROMO CODEGet 10% off of Bitcoin miners at ⁠Plebsource⁠ with MAGS.🔗 GUEST LINKSLEÐN X (Twitter): https://x.com/HodlWithLedn Mauricio (@cryptonomista): https://x.com/cryptonomista 🎙️ FOLLOW MAGSX (Twitter): https://x.com/crypto_mags Podcast hub: www.magsplaining.com 📌 SUPPORT THE SHOW• Like, subscribe, and share this episode• Sponsor: magsplaining at gmail dot com• Tip in Bitcoin: [email protected]⚠️ DISCLAIMERSNo Financial Advice. Entertainment/education only; not financial, legal, or tax advice. I may use affiliate links that support the channel at no extra cost to you. Bitcoin and crypto are volatile, do your own research.#Bitcoin #BitcoinMining #Venezuela #Hyperinflation #FinancialInclusion #BitcoinLoans #LEDN #EmergingMarkets #SelfCustody #SoundMoney #Magsplaining #captialcontrols #loans

In this episode of Magsplaining, Mags sits down with Preston Pysh. They dive deep into how Bitcoin is reshaping credit markets and why the traditional “risk-free” rate is broken. Preston also explains the implications of Bitcoin on venture investing, capital allocation, and running public company. They also discuss AI’s intersection with Bitcoin and energy, and the importance of funding freedom technologies. We end off with Preston sharing insights about how his military experiences shaped his conviction in Bitcoin and the types of conversations he would like to have more of.In this episode:00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin Investment Strategies04:23 Hurdle Rates vs Bitcoin Investments09:54 Risk-Free Rates Don't Exist12:56 The Unraveling of Fixed Income Markets15:05 Zombie Corps Need to Add Value20:40 The Future of Interest Rates and Central Planning31:52 The AI, Robots, and Money Nexus40:53 Bitcoin POW vs AI Compute47:46 Free Speech and Funding Freedom Tech53:12 AI's Impact on Creativity and Work56:26 Applying Biological Systems Lessons to Tech01:02:23 Combat and Personal Convictions01:06:41 Introduction to Bitcoin-Backed Loans~~~Guest: Preston Pysh is co-founder of The Investor’s Podcast Network, GP at Ego Death Capital, and former US Army Apache pilot. Find Preston on X/Twitter https://x.com/PrestonPysh. Listen to Preston's podcast  https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/bitcoin-fundamentals/ ~~~Paid Partnerships: Magsplaining is powered by Ledn, the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Learn more at ⁠ledn.io/mags⁠.~~~Product Promo Codes: Get 10% off of Bitcoin miners at ⁠Plebsource⁠ with MAGS.~~~Follow Mags: X/Twitter https://x.com/Crypto_Mags.This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.~~~#Bitcoin #PrestonPysh #Magsplaining #Finance #AI #Energy #Macro #VentureCapital #Podcast #BitcoinMining #Decentralization #ProofOfWork #Investing #Crypto #Technology

For the inaugural episode of Magsplaining, macro analyst and author Lyn Alden joins Mags to unpack unpack why our money is “broken”, de-dollarization, Lyn’s “nothing stops this train” thesis on U.S. fiscal dominance, and what corporate Bitcoin treasuries mean for volatility and adoption. We also dive into how AI is reshaping power dynamics. We close with a fun chat about martial arts, Dungeons & Dragons, and anecdotes from writing her book, Broken Money.Topics covered: ⁠(01:52)⁠ Broken Money⁠(08:57⁠) Monetary Neocolonialism⁠(16:07⁠) Financial Sovereignty in Emerging Markets⁠(20:14⁠) Shifts in Global Reserves⁠(25:57⁠) The Runaway Train⁠(32:06)⁠ Corporate Strategies for Currency Debasement⁠(35:42⁠) Rise of Treasury Companies⁠(40:34⁠) Censorship & Privacy⁠(48:35⁠) AI: Surveillance, & Power Dynamics⁠(54:23⁠) AI: Economic Sovereignty, & the Rise of Authenticity⁠(01:01:31⁠) Martial Arts: Building Discipline & Community⁠(01:07:32⁠) Dungeons & Dragons x Bitcoin⁠(01:12:31)⁠ Writing Broken Money~~~Guest: Lyn Alden — author of Broken Money; engineer-turned-macro strategist known for systems-level capital-flow analysis. Find Lyn at LynAlden.com.~~~Paid Partnerships:Magsplaining is powered by Ledn, the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Learn more at ledn.io/mags.Canaan launched ASIC mining in 2013. Today, Canaan builds the chips, runs the mining rigs, and HODLs Bitcoin in its treasury . Canaan trades on Nasdaq under the ticker CAN. Learn more at canaan.io.~~~Product Promo Codes:Get 10% off of Bitcoin miners at Plebsource with MAGS.~~~This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.~~~#LynAlden #BrokenMoney #DeDollarization #FiscalDominance #Geopolitics #MacroEconomics #Bitcoin #BitcoinMining #AICompute #DataCenters #AI #Money #Gold #CentralBank #Privacy #DnD #Dungeons&Dragons