We Are Satoshi

Bitcoin adoption, Lightning Network, self-custody Bitcoin, and the future of digital money are at the center of this conversation with Adam Simecka, founder of Manna Wallet. We dive deep into Bitcoin payments, merchant adoption, stablecoins, CBDCs, privacy, Tether, and why spending Bitcoin may be one of the most important drivers of adoption. 15% off at Born to Be Bree Online Store: https://oshi.link/C2mHb0 In this episode of the We Are Satoshi Podcast, Adam Simecka shares his journey building Manna Wallet and explains why he believes Bitcoin must become a true medium of exchange—not just a store of value. Topics covered: ⚡ Why Bitcoin adoption requires spending Bitcoin⚡ The future of Lightning Network and Liquid⚡ Building Mana Wallet and simplifying self-custody⚡ Merchant adoption and Bitcoin payments⚡ Tether, stablecoins, and CBDCs⚡ Privacy, financial sovereignty, and Bitcoin⚡ Bitcoin's role in challenging the fiat system⚡ The psychology of Bitcoin conviction⚡ Bitcoin media, podcasts, and education Adam also explains why he views stablecoins as a potential threat to financial freedom, why Bitcoiners should actively participate in the Bitcoin economy, and how tools like Manna Wallet are helping onboard the next wave of users.🔔 Subscribe for more Bitcoin conversations, interviews, and education. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed the episode.💬 Let us know in the comments: Should Bitcoin be spent or only saved? CONNECT with us: X: https://x.com/AdamSimecka Manna Wallet: https://x.com/MannaBitcoin Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuber Kyle's Website: https://kylehuber.com Kyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.net Support the POD! 15% off at Born to Be Bree Online Store: https://oshi.link/C2mHb0 Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi) 15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber) 10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10) SLNT Faraday Bags: https://slnt.com/?avad=428701_b45ea6cd1 Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠ https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL Watch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠ https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠ Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com 00:00 Intro & Adam Simecka's Bitcoin Thesis02:26 Why Bitcoiners Need to Spend Bitcoin06:20 The Origin Story of Manna Wallet10:06 Is Lightning Network Actually Broken?11:00 How Manna Wallet Uses Liquid & Lightning16:00 Liquid vs Custodial Bitcoin Wallets17:17 Bitcoin Merchant Adoption Is Exploding21:13 A Real-World Bitcoin Payment Experience25:08 Building a Bitcoin Economy Through Spending28:47 Bitcoin Privacy, AI, and Self-Custody32:08 CBDCs, Tether, and Financial Control37:46 Why Adam Is Bullish on STRC & Bitcoin Treasury Companies42:31 Favorite Bitcoin Podcasts & Media49:57 The Easiest Way to Support Bitcoin Adoption53:12 Features That Make Manna Wallet Different01:00:14 The Moment Bitcoin Finally “Clicked”01:02:26 Faith, Truth, and Bitcoin01:05:55 Where to Follow Adam & Final Thoughts

In this episode, Bitcoin mining veteran Bob Burnett breaks down one of the most important — and least understood — forces shaping our future: the collision of AI, energy, and Bitcoin.We explore how the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping global labor, impacting energy markets, and accelerating a new era of digital power — and why Bitcoin mining sits at the center of it all.Bob also reveals why most “miners” today aren’t actually miners, the hidden centralization risks inside mining pools, why block space will become one of the world’s rarest commodities, and how nation-states and major banks will inevitably fight to control it.⏱️ Topics We Cover • Why AI will trigger the biggest energy shift in human history • How Bitcoin mining becomes a strategic national asset • The myth of decentralization inside today’s mining pools • Why block space will be more valuable than Bitcoin itself • How individuals can actually build on Bitcoin (not just HODL) • The coming job displacement wave — and how to survive it • Why Bitcoin must be money for the next 1,000 years • The civic duty of Bitcoin: nodes, mining, spending, buildingTimestamps:Intro [00:00]How is Bitcoin Mining changing? [0:21]Decentralization of Block Template Creation [6:00]Bitcoin mining on a bitcoin standard [13:10]Nation State Mining and Decentralization [25:21]The Pioneer's Call to Action [27:15]Bitcoin as Money [39:00]AI and the Digital Surveillance State [50:00]Jobs Are Going Away [55:44]Bob's Hobbies and Closing Remarks [1:04:59]GET IN TOUCHBarefoot Mining: https://www.barefootmining.com/Bob on X: https://x.com/boomer_btcKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netCheck out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourneyLinks to products I use and can add value to your life:Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi)15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber)10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10)5% off Heatbit Bitcoin Space Heater: Code KYLEHUBER https://heatbit.com/Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKLWatch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodIf you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠ For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠ Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com

In this episode, I sit down with Bulgarian Bitcoin educator, author, and podcaster Ivan Ivanov to explore how Bitcoin empowers individuals and nations to break free from inflation and centralized control. From personal sovereignty and digital freedom to the future of money, Ivan shares insights on how Bitcoin is transforming economies and reshaping global opportunity. Timestamps: Bitcoin vs. CBDCs [1:03]Self Custody Basics [9:15]Custodial Risk [17:16]Stack, Learn, HODL [23:14]Hard Learned Lessons [28:00]Message from Bulgaria Film [32:46]GET IN TOUCHIvan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bgcryptonetworkIvan on X: https://x.com/joro21bgKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netCheck out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourneySupport the POD!Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi)15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber)10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10)5% off Heatbit Bitcoin Space Heater: Code KYLEHUBER https://heatbit.com/Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKLWatch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodIf you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠ For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠ Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com

What does it really take to escape the traditional banking system and live entirely on Bitcoin? 🌎💡 In this episode, we sit down with Josh Pooley, co-founder of Pura Vida Bitcoin, who shares his family’s journey from South Africa to Canada and finally to Costa Rica — where they sold everything to build a thriving Bitcoin community.We dive into:⚡ The challenges of creating a circular Bitcoin economy🏝️ Why Costa Rica is the #1 Bitcoin Hub in the World💰 Building sustainable Bitcoin businesses (not just donation-driven projects)📉 How banks react when people choose Bitcoin over fiat🌱 Lessons on entrepreneurship, freedom, and living a values-driven lifeWhether you’re a Bitcoiner, an entrepreneur, or just curious about financial freedom, this conversation will challenge the way you think about money, community, and the future of Bitcoin adoption.👉 Please leave a 5 star review if you found this episode valuable!Timestamps:Intro to Joshua [00:00]Journey to Build on Bitcoin [2:41]Why Bitcoin Jungle Was Succcessful? [6:11]Current Status of Adoption in Costa Rica [10:16]Interfacing with Politicians and Bankers [12:29]Medium of Exchange USING Bitcoin [19:30]KYC and Bank Closure [21:42]Fleeing Canada [25:33]Follow Pura Vida Bitcoin on X [30:06]KYC Rules with OTC [34:38]Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skills [36:41]Learning from Family [40:38]How Bitcoin Scales in Layers [44:22]How to Help Others Avoid Scams [49:07]Art and Bitcoin [52:14]How Bitcoin Changed Your Life? [55:52]Aligning Actions and Values [1:03:34]CHROMA Discount Code KYLE10 [1:07:31]Mental Health Journey [1:11:07]Bringing Your Gifts to the World [1:15:04]YOU Are Needed for Bitcoin's Next Chapter [1:23:16]Vertical Integration and Circular Economies [1:27:59]Closing Remarks [1:32:02]GET IN TOUCH Pura Vida Bitcoin on X: https://x.com/PuraVidaBTC Pura Vida Bitcoin Website: https://puravidabitcoin.io/ Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuber Kyle's Website: https://kylehuber.com Kyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.net Donate via the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourney Support the POD! Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi) 15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber) 10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10) Sign up for the Best Non-custodial Bitcoin Exchange: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/khub819 Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠ https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL Watch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠ https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠ For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠ https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠ Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com

In this episode, Scott Dedels breaks down the ‘time value of Bitcoin’ and why our current system quietly steals the most precious asset we have: time. We explore how Bitcoin reframes money, freedom, and optimism for the future—revealing why sound money could change not just your wealth, but your life. Timestamps: Intro [00:00]Why Bitcoin Inspires Optimism? [00:50]What Most Don't Understand About Time [6:57]Deciding What to Spend TIME On [13:00]How is the Future of Work Changing? [19:31]Bitcoiners' Role in Building the Future [24:53]Building Block Rewards [27:21]The Unfathomable Scarcity of Bitcoin [39:50]Will an Attack on Bitcoin Come? [47:28]Downfall of the West [53:46]What Makes Information "Dangerous?" [1:00:51]Contagious Ideas [1:09:47]What Next for Scott [1:16:36]Advice for a Big Project [1:19:46]BUY EARTHY Energy [1:24:14] Links: A Golden Age of Reason Talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMVi4oiQQLI&t=8s Scott x Ben Podcast on Tartaria:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsTRSUN_xwc GET IN TOUCH Scott on X: https://x.com/lanternbitcoinScott on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlockRewardsScott's Personal Website: https://lanternbitcoin.com/ Block Rewards Website: https://blockrewards.ca/ Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuber Kyle's Website: https://kylehuber.com Kyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.net Donate via the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourney Support the POD! Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi) 15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber) 10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq(code: KYLE10) Sign up for the Best Non-custodial Bitcoin Exchange: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/khub819 Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL Watch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠ For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠ Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com

In this episode, Plamen Andonov shares his journey from a curious skeptic to one of Bulgaria’s most recognized Bitcoin educators. He opens up about surviving brutal crashes, fighting crypto scams, and building a grassroots Bitcoin movement through meetups, conferences, and online content. The conversation dives deep into why it’s still not too late to benefit from Bitcoin, the lessons from past market cycles, and how emerging tech like AI and robotics will reshape the economy. Whether you’re a veteran holder or just starting your research, this episode is filled with timeless insights on navigating the next decade of Bitcoin.Timestamps: Intro [00:00]What Makes a Good Communicator of Bitcoin? [00:46]Rothschild's on the Banking System [3:51]Why Life Experience is Crucial [9:30]What Clicked for Plamen [11:24]Meeting the Scammers [16:15]Plamen's YouTube Channel [20:00]Plamen's Motivation for Content Creation [24:13]How Has the Mission Changed? [25:33]Advice For Those Who "Missed the Train" [37:27]The LAST Chance to Get 1 Bitcoin [47:23]The End of the Road for Bitcoin [59:14]TRY EARTHY ENERGY [1:01:53]Biggest Threats to Bitcoin [1:02:25]Spam on the Timechain [1:22:17]Avoiding the Scam Opportunities [1:34:10]Orange Pilling for Plebs is Over [1:57:52]Handing off the Conference to Ivan [2:07:37]GET IN TOUCHPlamen on X: https://x.com/Plamen__AndonovPlamen on YouTube: / @plamenandonov Plamen's Udemy Courses: https://www.udemy.com/user/plamen-and...Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netCheck out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarian...Support the POD!Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEAR... ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi)15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber)10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10)Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudL...Watch + subscribe on YouTube: / @wearesatoshipod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠ For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠ Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com

Josh Swift has a story that will blow your mind. After buying bitcoin in 2010 and forgetting about it, he found himself in a bad place. Mentally, physically, financially... he was struggling. Until he remembered that he put the bitcoin on a hard drive and left it in his mom's shed. Josh's story is a testament to bitcoin's power to literally save lives, and a teaching moment for others thinking about taking self custody. Josh is now rebuilding his life, working out of Strategy Hub, investing in bitcoin businesses and continuing his open source work as a software developer. Also in this episode is Joshua Groth. Joshua is an adventure athlete, commercial pilot, and Bitcoin educator. In 2019, driven by concerns over individual freedoms, he deepened his study of economics and history leading him back to Bitcoin. With a background in risk management and commercial aviation, Joshua founded NovaSapien and has applied his skills to developing best practices for using and securing bitcoin. Focusing on self-custody education and wallet recovery, it is Joshua’s dream to see NovaSapien help make Bitcoin accessible worldwide.Timestamps:Intro with Joshua Groth [00:00]Assessing Risk in Sport and Self Custody [4:20]Bitcoin OG RECOVERS Lost Coins [9:44]Porcfest and Finding Your People [15:08]Joshua's POV on the Story [20:02]Would you have sold? [23:42]Kyle's First Bitcoin Transaction [31:21]Self Custody Considerations [34:14]Multi-sig and Multi-jurisdiction [39:54]Bitcoin Custody with the Future in Mind [47:55]Power of Timelocking [50:52]Notifications though BitVault [54:02]Why "Novasapien?" [57:40]Meeting People Where They're At [1:04:06]Closing and Keep in Touch [1:06:16]GET IN TOUCHJosh on X: https://x.com/secsovereignJosh's Website: https://secsov.comNovaSapien on X: https://x.com/NovaSapienBTCHike/Climb/Fly Website: https://hikeclimbfly.com/BitVault: https://Bitvault.svKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netCheck out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarian...Support the POD!15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKvStream sats on Fountain: ⁠https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudL...Watch + subscribe on YouTube: / @wearesatoshipod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠ For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠ Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com