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🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026 🐂 Bull Bitcoin – Buy Bitcoin directly into self-custody, the no-KYC way to stack sats. 🪙 Sign up here: 👉 https://app.bullbitcoin.com/registration/bitcornerpodcast 🎯 Episode Thesis Season 5 begins with a deep dive into Nostr, Bitcoin, AI, and the future of the experience economy. Aleks, co-founder of Satlantis, explains why Bitcoin is the most important tool humanity has, why Nostr matters as an identity layer for the web (not a Twitter replacement), and how AI + Bitcoin + Nostr create a completely new design space for real-world experiences. We explore why censorship resistance matters for money—not social content—why protocols evolve slower than businesses, what “as Nostr as possible” really means, and how events, mobility, and connection are becoming the core pillars of modern culture. 🎙️ About the Episode What does it mean to build on Bitcoin, Nostr, and AI in a world that’s more connected—and more disconnected—than ever? ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to Season 5 + long-time-preference intro 02:42 – Why BitCorner is different + educational focus 05:28 – What to expect this season (Bitcoin, Nostr, AI, Atlantis) 08:10 – Introducing Aleks & Satlantis 15:12 – What is Nostr? Identity layer vs. social protocol 18:55 – Difference between protocol and platform 21:10 – Why Nostr ≠Twitter (and why people get confused) 23:20 – The origin story of Satlantis 28:05 – Why meetup.com sucks for Bitcoiners 29:40 – How Satlantis works: creating, hosting & discovering events 33:12 – Why Bitcoin + Nostr + AI unlock a new generation of apps 35:45 – Building a global events app with Bitcoin-native payments 38:20 – The Game: Which famous person would secretly be a Bitcoiner? 44:00 – Back to Nostr: location, borderless living & new digital tribes 46:15 – How young people can use Bitcoin + Nostr + AI in real life 48:55 – Global communities, travel, and the new experience economy 53:40 – Returning to El Salvador: visible progress & safety 56:15 – Impatience, TikTok culture, and why Bitcoin takes decades 57:55 – Quantum computing question from previous season 59:40 – Should Bitcoiners “rescue” vulnerable early wallets? (Alex’s take) 1:02:35 – What’s next for Satlantis (2024–2025 roadmap) 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONNECT WITH ALEKS 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/SvetskiWrites 👤 CONNECT WITH JUAN 🌐 Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 Twitter/X: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com

🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🌋 Adopting Bitcoin 2025 – The grassroots Bitcoin conference in El Salvador! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER for discounted tickets: 👉 https://pretix.eu/galoy/ab25/redeem?voucher=BITCORNER 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026 🐂 Bull Bitcoin – Buy Bitcoin directly into self-custody, the no-KYC way to stack sats. 🪙 Sign up here: 👉 https://app.bullbitcoin.com/registration/bitcornerpodcast 🎯 Episode Thesis Season Finale 🎉 — We close this chapter of the BitCorner Podcast with a special conversation with Kiki, organizer of Adopting Bitcoin and board member of My First Bitcoin. This episode is about the real state of Bitcoin adoption: from El Salvador’s grassroots education movement to global macro headwinds in politics, regulation, and economics. We explore how communities are building circular economies, why education must come before adoption, and what the future of Adopting Bitcoin 2025 looks like. It’s not just El Salvador. It’s about what Bitcoin means for the world — and why this is only the beginning. 🎙️ About the Episode What does adoption look like when you zoom out from the headlines? In this episode, Kiki and I discuss: 🔸 Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador: myths vs. reality 🔸 The IMF deal and whether Bitcoin is still alive on the ground 🔸 The critical role of education before introducing money 🔸 What Adopting Bitcoin 2025 will bring — from devs to plebs 🔸 Circular economies and lessons learned from the last year 🔸 Spanish-speaking Bitcoin content and its growing impact 🔸 Europe’s role in Bitcoin adoption and what the future holds 🔸 Politics, Trump, and whether leaders will follow Bukele’s example We also reflect on what it means to build in Bitcoin long-term and leave a cliffhanger for what’s next in Season 5. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🌋 Adopting Bitcoin 2025 – The grassroots Bitcoin conference in El Salvador! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER for discounted tickets: 👉 https://pretix.eu/galoy/ab25/redeem?voucher=BITCORNER 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026 🐂 Bull Bitcoin – Buy Bitcoin directly into self-custody, the no-KYC way to stack sats. 🪙 Sign up here: 👉 https://app.bullbitcoin.com/registration/bitcornerpodcast 🎯 Episode Thesis Season Finale 🎉 — We close this chapter of the BitCorner Podcast with a special conversation with Kiki, organizer of Adopting Bitcoin and board member of My First Bitcoin. This episode is about the real state of Bitcoin adoption: from El Salvador’s grassroots education movement to global macro headwinds in politics, regulation, and economics. We explore how communities are building circular economies, why education must come before adoption, and what the future of Adopting Bitcoin 2025 looks like. It’s not just El Salvador. It’s about what Bitcoin means for the world — and why this is only the beginning. 🎙️ About the Episode What does adoption look like when you zoom out from the headlines? In this episode, Kiki and I discuss: 🔸 Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador: myths vs. reality 🔸 The IMF deal and whether Bitcoin is still alive on the ground 🔸 The critical role of education before introducing money 🔸 What Adopting Bitcoin 2025 will bring — from devs to plebs 🔸 Circular economies and lessons learned from the last year 🔸 Spanish-speaking Bitcoin content and its growing impact 🔸 Europe’s role in Bitcoin adoption and what the future holds 🔸 Politics, Trump, and whether leaders will follow Bukele’s example We also reflect on what it means to build in Bitcoin long-term and leave a cliffhanger for what’s next in Season 5. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro & Season 4 recap 01:13 – Season 5 preview 03:13 – Welcome Kiki — Barcelona / Cypher Conference recap 05:00 – Kiki’s background: hospitality → Bitcoin 09:15 – First lightning & adoption stories (street vendors, merchants) 11:04 – How Adopting Bitcoin evolved: tracks, workshops, hacker lounge 16:00 – Key themes: regulation, education, circular economies 21:42 – El Salvador in the wild — grassroots adoption & conference highlights 23:16 – Hardware wallet safety tips 25:54 – Top-down moves vs bottom-up momentum 27:13 – IMF deal reality check: what’s really changed? 29:04 – Merchants, Chivo & everyday usage 33:58 – Spanish content: the 50/50 commitment 37:45 – Season finale games & audience questions 38:32 – Advice for builders & next generation 46:43 – Traveling to El Salvador for Adopting Bitcoin 01:00:09 – Final thoughts & Season 5 teaser 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONNECT WITH KIKI 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/bitcoinbabey 🌐 Adopting Bitcoin: https://adoptingbitcoin.org 📚 My First Bitcoin: https://miprimerbitcoin.io 👤 CONNECT WITH JUAN 🌐 Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 Twitter/X: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me This is a public episode. 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🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🐂 Bull Bitcoin – Buy Bitcoin directly into self-custody, the no-KYC way to stack sats. 👉 https://app.bullbitcoin.com/registration/bitcornerpodcast 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026 🎯 Episode Thesis: Memes are weapons, shitposting is an art, and Bitcoiners don’t play by fiat’s rules. In this unapologetic conversation, we sit down with Gégé— meme lord, co-host of Le Bunker Bitcoin, and content creator at Bull Bitcoin — to explore how culture, humor, and raw truth are orange-pilling more people than any whitepaper ever could. 🎙️ About the Episode: What happens when you take French irreverence, cypherpunk energy, and Bitcoin maximalism — and mix it with the art of the meme? You get Gégé. From his journey into Bitcoin to his philosophy on suitcoiners, regulation theater, and the battle for sovereignty, this episode cuts through the noise. We talk about: 🔸 Gégé’s Bitcoin origin story and why memes matter 🔸 The “suitcoiners” and why Wall Street Bitcoin™ is a trap 🔸 Why ETFs, treasuries, and fiat rails distort the real mission 🔸 Bitcoin vs. crypto scams — and why people must learn the hard way 🔸 Bro science, instinct, and trusting lived experience 🔸 The role of culture, humor, and shitposting in adoption 🔸 What Bitcoin means for France, Europe, and beyond 🔸 Daily life with Bitcoin: rent, side hustles, hot sauce & fried chicken This is raw, honest, and punk rock — Bitcoin the way it was meant to be. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 00:04:15 – Gégé’s Bitcoin journey & family influence 00:10:25 – Why memes are the sharpest weapon 00:18:40 – Suitcoiners, Wall Street & fiat contamination 00:26:05 – Learning from scams and why “crypto” fails 00:34:20 – Bro science, instinct & low time preference 00:43:12 – Bitcoin as culture, religion, and rebellion 00:51:37 – France, regulation & the European angle 01:00:50 – Bull Bitcoin, self-custody, and education 01:09:15 – Daily life, hot sauce & fried chicken stories 01:17:42 – Closing thoughts: Bitcoin or nothing 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONNECT WITH GÉGÉLSMR 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/gegelsmr4 🎙️ Le Bunker Bitcoin: https://lebunkerbitcoin.com 👤 CONNECT WITH JUAN 🌐 Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 Twitter/X: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com

🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🐂 Bull Bitcoin – Buy Bitcoin directly into self-custody, the no-KYC way to stack sats. 👉 https://app.bullbitcoin.com/registration/bitcornerpodcast 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026 🎯 Episode Thesis Hollywood producer turned Bitcoiner Terence Michael joins us to explore Bitcoin through the lens of culture, media, and freedom. From producing hit shows in Los Angeles to finding truth in El Salvador, Terance shares how Bitcoin reshaped his worldview — and why storytelling is the next frontier in adoption. 🎙️ About the Episode In this conversation, we dive deep with Terence Michael on: 🔸 His career as a TV/film producer and the Hollywood machine 🔸 How Bitcoin changed his perspective on money and life 🔸 The role of culture, narrative, and media in Bitcoin adoption 🔸 Why Hollywood ignores real financial truths 🔸 Building sovereignty through storytelling and art 🔸 The intersection of freedom, creativity, and Bitcoin This episode blends personal journey with cultural critique, showing why Bitcoin is not only about economics — it’s also about who controls the story. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 00:04:05 – Terence’s Hollywood journey & early career in production 00:12:30 – Cracks in the system: discovering Bitcoin 00:20:55 – Why culture & media matter for Bitcoin adoption 00:29:40 – The Hollywood money illusion vs. Bitcoin truth 00:37:25 – Storytelling as sovereignty: shaping narratives 00:46:10 – From California to El Salvador: a shift in perspective 00:53:40 – Final thoughts: Bitcoin, art, and freedom 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONNECT WITH TEReNCE MICHAEL 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/ProofOfMoney 🌐 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006709/ 👤 CONNECT WITH JUAN 🌐 Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 Twitter/X: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com

🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026 🎯 Episode Thesis Two of the sharpest minds at Bull Bitcoin—Theo and Science—join BitCorner to break down Bitcoin as the only real money left standing. From first principles to fiat delusions, this episode is a masterclass in energy, sovereignty, economics, and why Bitcoin isn't just different—it’s inevitable. 🎙️ About the Episode What happens when two educators from Bull Bitcoin take over the mic? You get one of the most intellectually explosive conversations we've ever had. In this episode, Theo and Science talk about the philosophy behind Bitcoin, the scientific truth of energy and proof-of-work, and why “crypto” is a scam masquerading as innovation. They explain how fiat money broke the world, what Bitcoin fixes, and why the real battle is about time, freedom, and responsibility. We talk about: 🔸 Why Bitcoin is scientific, and “crypto” isn’t 🔸 The fiat delusion: How fake money leads to real collapse 🔸 Bitcoin, thermodynamics, and civilizational energy 🔸 Austrian economics and Jacques Rueff’s legacy 🔸 What most people misunderstand about money 🔸 Bull Bitcoin’s approach to education and onboarding 🔸 What a sovereign Bitcoin future really looks like ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 00:03:20 – Who are Theo & Science? Their journey to Bitcoin 00:08:15 – Bull Bitcoin’s educational approach 00:12:45 – Why “crypto” is not scientific 00:18:30 – The role of thermodynamics in Bitcoin 00:25:00 – Fiat money vs monetary realism 00:31:50 – Bitcoin and civilization: A systems-level fix 00:39:10 – Bitcoin as time, truth, and responsibility 00:47:15 – The ghost of Jacques Rueff 00:54:00 – Is hyperbitcoinization already here? 01:00:10 – Onboarding, self-custody, and user experience 01:06:45 – Final thoughts: Why Bitcoin matters now more than ever 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONNECT WITH THEO, SCIENCE & BULL BITCOIN 🌐 Bull Bitcoin: https://app.bullbitcoin.com/ 🐦 Theo: https://x.com/theomogenet 🐦 Science: https://x.com/science_genial 👤 CONNECT WITH JUAN 🌐 Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 Twitter/X: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com

🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026 🎯 Episode Thesis: What if Twitter could never delete you? What if your data was truly yours? In this episode, we sit down with Tanja Bächle, one of the most passionate advocates of Nostr, to explore the future of censorship-resistant communication and digital identity. After being censored on traditional platforms for speaking out during the pandemic, Tanja went full-on sovereign — deleting TikTok, Facebook, even LinkedIn. What replaced it? A rabbit hole called Nostr. 🎙️ About the Episode: We dive deep into: 🔸 Why social media has become toxic and addictive 🔸 The dangers of centralized identity and data ownership 🔸 Tanja’s journey from Nostr to Bitcoin (not the other way around) 🔸 How Nostr works — and why it's different from the Fediverse, Threads, or Bluesky 🔸 The power of publishing on Nostr with value-for-value (V4V) 🔸 Why she earns more zapping articles than writing on Medium 🔸 The future of sovereign communication, grassroots growth, and digital freedom From El Salvador to Germany to Buenos Aires, Tanja is on a global mission to onboard the world — one zapped note at a time. This episode isn’t just about Nostr. It’s about reclaiming your digital life. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 00:02:11 – Meet Tanja: From social detox to Nostr 00:08:35 – Why she deleted TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram 00:13:50 – The danger of algorithms and stolen time 00:18:40 – What makes Nostr truly decentralized 00:23:00 – Nostr vs Fediverse (Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky) 00:28:35 – Getting zapped: How writers earn real sats 00:35:12 – Censorship during COVID & reclaiming speech 00:41:20 – What onboarding to Nostr really takes 00:47:55 – Nostr in Latin America vs Europe 00:52:10 – Touring El Salvador: The real story 00:58:00 – Bitcoin, inflation, and the system that broke her 01:04:20 – Working at a mining company without being technical 01:08:40 – Why she believes in small events & grassroots movements 01:14:00 – Final message: If I had abundant wealth… 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONNECT WITH TANJA 🟠 Nostr: tanja@primal.net 🌐 X: https://x.com/BachleTanja 📸 Instagram: tanja_baechle 👤 CONNECT WITH JUAN 🌐 Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com