Cypherpunk’d

"If the people of the nation understood our banking and monetary system, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning." — Henry Ford. In Episode 5 of the Infinity Series, Paul sits down with philosopher and author Knut Svanholm to peel back the layers of the greatest moral crisis of our time: the fiat monetary system. We dive deep into the "Non-Aggression Principle," the reality of property rights, and why the current banking system isn't just inefficient—it’s inherently predatory. From the "existential money printer" of organized religion to the modern-day theft of inflation and VAT, Knut explains why choosing Bitcoin is the ultimate moral act of opting out of a puppeteer-designed world. In this episode, we cover: Why "Don't Steal" is the only moral compass you need. The transition from Civilization to Barbarism through fiat money. How the Central Bank acts as a "lender of last resort" for counterfeiting. The scarcity of life: Why finite time gives value to everything we do. Taking the "Orange Pill": How to opt-out and live on your own terms.

In Episode 3 of the Everything Divided By 21 Million series, we dismantle the illusion of ownership in "Fiat Land." Matty Ice sits down with author and philosopher Knut Svanholm to explore why you don't actually own your home, your gold, or your bank account—you merely possess them until the state decides otherwise. We break down the terrifying reality that 97-98% of all money isn't even physically real, and how during the peak of 2021, the system printed roughly $21 million for every single Bitcoin mined. In this episode: - Possession vs. Ownership: Why the guy "making the rules" owns your assets. - The Ironclad Conviction: Matty’s realization during the Blocksize Wars that "we are actually in charge." - Bitcoin as Armor: How holding keys makes violence mathematically unprofitable for the state. The 12 Words: Why Bitcoin is the first truly unconfiscateable asset in human history because it exists only as information. Quote of the episode: "Bitcoin is like the ultimate form of armor… it makes the attack less profitable than just interacting with you in a friendly way." Guest: Knut Svanholm Host: Matty Ice (@ConsensusProto) Bitcoin #KnutSvanholm #Economics #Sovereignty #Cypherpunk

What if inflation is “mass time theft,” money is a rigged game, and Bitcoin is humanity’s upgrade from caves to the stars? In this first episode of Cypherpunk’d, Matty sits down with Bitcoin author and philosopher Knut Svanholm to demolish everything you think you know about money, time, and freedom. This episode sets the foundation for the entire series by examining: - Why “time is the only truly finite resource” - How inflation, taxes & money printing create stealth slavery - Why fiat makes it “very expensive to be poor” - The link between technological advancement & falling production costs - Time preference, delayed gratification & civilization - Why Bitcoin — absolutely finite — becomes the ultimate representation of human time - Why prices should fall forever in a healthy monetary system - The math behind Bitcoin as a new element of civilization This 12-episode series is what Knut calls a “philosophical demolition” of what you think you know about money, freedom, and human society. We unpack why prices don’t fall even though we keep getting better at producing everything, how fiat money silently enslaves you through taxes and inflation, and why we’re all working for a type of money that other people can print at will. Knut explains “time preference,” delayed gratification, the marshmallow test, and why civilization itself is built on tools that save someone time somewhere. From supermarkets full of cheap junk to smartphones that would’ve been a secret agent’s dream 20 years ago, this conversation connects real‑world examples to deep economic and philosophical ideas. We dive into Everything Divided by 21 Million, why Bitcoin is the best representation of human time we’ve ever had, and how a fixed 21M cap changes how we measure value, risk, and human potential. If you’ve ever felt the system is stacked against you but couldn’t quite explain why, this episode will give you the language, the math, and the mental models to see the game clearly—and opt out. 🔔 Subscribe to follow all 12 episodes as we explore each chapter of Everything Divided by 21 Million. Guests & Mentions: @knutsvanholm, @dergigi, @JeffBooth, @saylor Keywords: bitcoin time, bitcoin inflation, Knut Svanholm, everything divided by 21 million, time preference, fiat slavery, inflation tax, bitcoin philosophy, bitcoin podcast, cypherpunk, money and freedom Hashtags: Bitcoin #TimeIsMoney #Cypherpunkd #KnutSvanholm #Inflation #Freedom

The dollar is failing, inflation is theft, and the world’s superpowers are moving gold in secret. In this episode of Cypherpunk'd, we sit down with Alex Stanczyk (@alexstanczyk), a combat veteran, former gold fund manager, and Managing Director at Swan Bitcoin. Alex has guided family offices through over $1 billion in Bitcoin acquisitions, but before that, he spent a decade in the gold industry. He reveals why he abandoned the "safety" of gold for the absolute scarcity of Bitcoin and explains the terrifying math behind the 2% inflation target. We discuss: - The Secret Gold Trade: Alex shares an insider story about Russian gold moving into China in tanks to avoid detection. - The Inflation Trap: Why the "2% target" is actually a plan to steal 50% of your wealth every 35 years. - The Hamster Wheel: Why you can’t "work hard" your way out of a broken system anymore. - Escape Velocity: The specific strategy to secure your future before the dollar collapses. - Geopolitics: How the US kicking Russia off the "Monopoly board" accelerated the death of the dollar. If you feel like you're running faster just to stay in place, this episode explains exactly why—and how to get off the wheel. Follow our Guest: Alex Stanczyk: twitter @alexstanczyk Check out his new podcast: The Bitcoin Crucible Bitcoin #Gold #Inflation #Economy #Finance #AlexStanczyk #Cypherpunkd #Wealth #Crypto #Recession

He traded through 9/11, 2008, and COVID — now Bob Iaccino is breaking his silence. In this explosive episode of Cypherpunk’d, Bob — a veteran trader, CNBC/Bloomberg commentator, and co-author of *The Unfiltered Investor* — reveals what really happens behind the curtain of global markets. We cover: * The chaos of the CME trading pits and life lessons from a $70K mistake * The death of old-school Wall Street and rise of algorithmic AI trading * Bitcoin vs. Gold, open-source money, and why the “system” fears decentralization * Government overreach, lockdown economics, and how the Fed broke capitalism * What “personal responsibility” means in a world built on bailouts and blame "Everything that can’t go to zero… can.” “Bitcoin is either going to a million or zero.” 🎙️ Host: @MattyIceSensei— Founder, Cypherpunk’d 👤 Guest: Bob Iaccino (@Bob_Iaccino) — Trader, Strategist, Co-Author of The Unfiltered Investor Subscribe for more deep, unscripted conversations about money, power, and freedom. Bitcoin #Finance #WallStreet #CryptoPodcast #Cypherpunkd #Markets #Freedom

Dr. Shawn Baker was a decorated orthopedic surgeon and elite athlete who discovered something the medical system didn't want him to share: his patients were healing WITHOUT surgery just by changing their diet. When he tried to help them avoid operations through nutrition, the hospital system came after him with a sham investigation that cost him three years of his career. In this explosive conversation, Dr. Baker reveals: • How the pharmaceutical industry turned doctors into "subcontractors" • Why disease management replaced actual healing in American healthcare • His experience as a trauma surgeon in Afghanistan treating horrific war injuries • The real science behind the carnivore diet and human evolution • Why the World Health Organization's red meat cancer claims are propaganda funded by Bill Gates • How he was banned from social media for questioning COVID vaccine mandates • The connection between chronic disease and the processed food industry • Why one in four Americans now suffer from mental health issues • His vision for reclaiming personal health sovereignty Dr. Baker is the author of "The Carnivore Diet" and founder of Revero, a company helping patients reverse metabolic disease through nutrition. He's been labeled the #1 "misinfluencer" in the world by the Eat Lancet Commission for challenging mainstream nutritional dogma. This isn't just about diet—it's about taking back control from corrupt centralized systems that profit from keeping you sick and dependent. 🔗 Follow Dr. Shawn Baker: @SBakerMD 🔗 Learn more about Revero 🔗 Get "The Carnivore Diet" Book Topics: carnivore diet, health sovereignty, medical system corruption, nutrition science, metabolic disease, diabetes reversal, Big Pharma, COVID censorship, regenerative agriculture, chronic disease, personal empowerment CarnivoreDiet #HealthSovereignty #MedicalCorruption #ShawnBaker #Nutrition #BigPharma #MetabolicHealth