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<title><![CDATA[#36 - Francis Pouliot: Bitcoin is a Life Raft]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>For our final episode of season three, we were excited to have <a href="https://twitter.com/francispouliot_" target="_blank">Francis Pouliot</a> join us for a discussion.</p>
<p>Francis is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.bullbitcoin.com/" target="_blank">Bull Bitcoin</a>, a popular <a href="https://dergigi.com/2022/06/27/the-words-we-use-in-bitcoin/" target="_blank">'non-custodial'</a> bitcoin exchange and payment service in Canada. He has been heavily involved in the bitcoin industry since 2013, helping people understand and use bitcoin from the earliest days of Montreal's Bitcoin Embassy to Costa Rica's <a href="https://www.bitcoinjungle.app/" target="_blank">Bitcoin Jungle</a> today.</p>
<p>In that time, he has accrued a wealth of knowledge and experience, which in addition to his uniquely principled approach to things, has made him a popular and respected voice in the bitcoin space.</p>
<p>Personally, I've always appreciated his reverence for the truth, his dedication to doing what he believes to be right, and the ideas, arguments, and products which have emerged from that approach. Including his company Bull Bitcoin, which, full disclosure, I'm a happy customer of.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Francis and Bull:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter (Francis): <a href="https://twitter.com/francispouliot_" target="_blank">@francispouliot_</a></li>
<li>Twitter (Bull Bitcoin): <a href="https://twitter.com/BullBitcoin_" target="_blank">@BullBitcoin_</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.bullbitcoin.com/" target="_blank">bullbitcoin.com</a></li>
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<p>Follow John & Seetee:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis" target="_blank">@johnkvallis</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io" target="_blank">@Seetee_io</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/" target="_blank">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Use Podcasting 2.0:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://breez.technology/" target="_blank">Breez.Technology</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fountain.fm/" target="_blank">Fountain.FM</a></li>
<li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/" target="_blank">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://value4value.info/" target="_blank">Value4Value.info</a></li>
</ul>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:33:09 GMT</pubDate>
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<p>Francis is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.bullbitcoin.com/" target="_blank">Bull Bitcoin</a>, a popular <a href="https://dergigi.com/2022/06/27/the-words-we-use-in-bitcoin/" target="_blank">'non-custodial'</a> bitcoin exchange and payment service in Canada. He has been heavily involved in the bitcoin industry since 2013, helping people understand and use bitcoin from the earliest days of Montreal's Bitcoin Embassy to Costa Rica's <a href="https://www.bitcoinjungle.app/" target="_blank">Bitcoin Jungle</a> today.</p>
<p>In that time, he has accrued a wealth of knowledge and experience, which in addition to his uniquely principled approach to things, has made him a popular and respected voice in the bitcoin space.</p>
<p>Personally, I've always appreciated his reverence for the truth, his dedication to doing what he believes to be right, and the ideas, arguments, and products which have emerged from that approach. Including his company Bull Bitcoin, which, full disclosure, I'm a happy customer of.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Francis and Bull:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter (Francis): <a href="https://twitter.com/francispouliot_" target="_blank">@francispouliot_</a></li>
<li>Twitter (Bull Bitcoin): <a href="https://twitter.com/BullBitcoin_" target="_blank">@BullBitcoin_</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.bullbitcoin.com/" target="_blank">bullbitcoin.com</a></li>
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<p>Follow John &amp; Seetee:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis" target="_blank">@johnkvallis</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io" target="_blank">@Seetee_io</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/" target="_blank">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Use Podcasting 2.0:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://breez.technology/" target="_blank">Breez.Technology</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fountain.fm/" target="_blank">Fountain.FM</a></li>
<li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/" target="_blank">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://value4value.info/" target="_blank">Value4Value.info</a></li>
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<title><![CDATA[#35 - Ray Youssef: Bitcoin is on the Right Side of History]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Closing The Loop, we’re honored to have <a href="https://twitter.com/raypaxful" target="_blank">Ray Youssef</a> join us for a discussion.</p>
<p>Ray is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://paxful.com/" target="_blank">Paxful</a>, a popular peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange, which offers users over 350 different payment methods to choose from.</p>
<p>Paxful has placed a particular focus on what Ray refers to as the ‘Global South,’ where billions of unbanked or underbanked people are effectively cut-off from global markets and subject to numerous forms of financial repression.</p>
<p>In this conversation, Ray and I discuss how bitcoin and Paxful have helped to level the playing field for these people: by giving them greater access to global financial infrastructure and, in doing so, helping them to circumvent authoritarian regulations which seek to confiscate their wealth and limit their financial freedom.</p>
<p>As you’ll hear, Ray is extremely passionate about his work and takes his mission—providing everyone with the financial tools they need to build wealth and unleash their full potential—very seriously.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Ray and Paxful:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter (Ray): <a href="https://twitter.com/raypaxful" target="_blank">@raypaxful</a></li>
<li>Twitter (Paxful): <a href="https://twitter.com/paxful" target="_blank">@paxful</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://paxful.com/" target="_blank">paxful.com</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Follow John & Seetee:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis" target="_blank">@johnkvallis</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io" target="_blank">@Seetee_io</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/" target="_blank">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Use Podcasting 2.0:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://breez.technology/" target="_blank">Breez.Technology</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fountain.fm/" target="_blank">Fountain.FM</a></li>
<li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/" target="_blank">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://value4value.info/" target="_blank">Value4Value.info</a></li>
</ul>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:58:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>In this episode of Closing The Loop, we’re honored to have <a href="https://twitter.com/raypaxful" target="_blank">Ray Youssef</a> join us for a discussion.</p>
<p>Ray is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://paxful.com/" target="_blank">Paxful</a>, a popular peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange, which offers users over 350 different payment methods to choose from.</p>
<p>Paxful has placed a particular focus on what Ray refers to as the ‘Global South,’ where billions of unbanked or underbanked people are effectively cut-off from global markets and subject to numerous forms of financial repression.</p>
<p>In this conversation, Ray and I discuss how bitcoin and Paxful have helped to level the playing field for these people: by giving them greater access to global financial infrastructure and, in doing so, helping them to circumvent authoritarian regulations which seek to confiscate their wealth and limit their financial freedom.</p>
<p>As you’ll hear, Ray is extremely passionate about his work and takes his mission—providing everyone with the financial tools they need to build wealth and unleash their full potential—very seriously.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Ray and Paxful:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter (Ray): <a href="https://twitter.com/raypaxful" target="_blank">@raypaxful</a></li>
<li>Twitter (Paxful): <a href="https://twitter.com/paxful" target="_blank">@paxful</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://paxful.com/" target="_blank">paxful.com</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Follow John &amp; Seetee:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis" target="_blank">@johnkvallis</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io" target="_blank">@Seetee_io</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/" target="_blank">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
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<li><a href="https://breez.technology/" target="_blank">Breez.Technology</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/" target="_blank">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://value4value.info/" target="_blank">Value4Value.info</a></li>
</ul>
</itunes:summary>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:duration>01:50:01</itunes:duration>
<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/16332652/16332652-1672957983644-de252fbe56a77.jpg"/>
<itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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<title><![CDATA[#34 - Patrick O'Sullivan: 'Bitcoin Makes Baseball Better' w/ The World's First Chief Bitcoin Officer]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Our guest today is <a href="https://twitter.com/CBO_21">Patrick O’Sullivan</a>, the world’s first 'Chief Bitcoin Officer', for the Australian Baseball League club, <a href="https://perthheat.com.au">The Perth Heat</a>.</p>
<p>In late 2021, Patrick convinced the organization to shift to a full 'bitcoin standard', and since then, they’ve been experimenting with all the ways in which they can leverage the benefits of bitcoin, to bring a higher-quality and more rewarding experience to players and spectators alike.</p>
<p>Recently, grounded in a firm belief in the merits and possibilities of the bitcoin-enabled '<a href="https://dergigi.com/2021/12/30/the-freedom-of-value/">value-for-value</a>' philosophy, the team has launched what their calling '<a href="https://perthheat.com.au/sats4stats/">sats4stats</a>', where live or online spectators can send bitcoin payments directly to players, for whatever reason, in real-time!</p>
<p>Patrick and the whole crew at the Perth Heat not only believe that their club will reap substantial rewards by being first in pursuing this strategy, but also that their pioneering work will inspire others to do the same, and in time, completely revolutionize the world of spectator sports.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Patrick and The Perth Heat:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter (Patrick): <a href="https://twitter.com/CBO_21">@CBO_21</a></li>
<li>Twitter (Perth Heat): <a href="https://twitter.com/PerthHeat">@PerthHeat</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://perthheat.com.au/bitcoin/">perthheat.com.au</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Follow John & Seetee:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis">@johnkvallis</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io">@Seetee_io</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Use Podcasting 2.0:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://breez.technology/">Breez.Technology</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://value4value.info/">Value4Value.info</a></li>
</ul>
]]></description>
<link>https://anchor.fm/closingtheloop/episodes/34---Patrick-OSullivan-Bitcoin-Makes-Baseball-Better-w-The-Worlds-First-Chief-Bitcoin-Officer-e1rtpl5</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>Our guest today is <a href="https://twitter.com/CBO_21">Patrick O’Sullivan</a>, the world’s first 'Chief Bitcoin Officer', for the Australian Baseball League club, <a href="https://perthheat.com.au">The Perth Heat</a>.</p>
<p>In late 2021, Patrick convinced the organization to shift to a full 'bitcoin standard', and since then, they’ve been experimenting with all the ways in which they can leverage the benefits of bitcoin, to bring a higher-quality and more rewarding experience to players and spectators alike.</p>
<p>Recently, grounded in a firm belief in the merits and possibilities of the bitcoin-enabled '<a href="https://dergigi.com/2021/12/30/the-freedom-of-value/">value-for-value</a>' philosophy, the team has launched what their calling '<a href="https://perthheat.com.au/sats4stats/">sats4stats</a>', where live or online spectators can send bitcoin payments directly to players, for whatever reason, in real-time!</p>
<p>Patrick and the whole crew at the Perth Heat not only believe that their club will reap substantial rewards by being first in pursuing this strategy, but also that their pioneering work will inspire others to do the same, and in time, completely revolutionize the world of spectator sports.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Patrick and The Perth Heat:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter (Patrick): <a href="https://twitter.com/CBO_21">@CBO_21</a></li>
<li>Twitter (Perth Heat): <a href="https://twitter.com/PerthHeat">@PerthHeat</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://perthheat.com.au/bitcoin/">perthheat.com.au</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Follow John &amp; Seetee:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis">@johnkvallis</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io">@Seetee_io</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Use Podcasting 2.0:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://breez.technology/">Breez.Technology</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fountain.fm/">Fountain.FM</a></li>
<li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://value4value.info/">Value4Value.info</a></li>
</ul>
</itunes:summary>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:duration>01:51:14</itunes:duration>
<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode/16332652/16332652-1671199824787-241359863047.jpg"/>
<itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
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<title><![CDATA[#33 - Matt Hill: The Era of 'Sovereign Computing' is Here]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Today's guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/_MattHill_">Matt Hill</a>, co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://start9.com">Start9 Labs</a>, a leading pioneer in what he calls ‘Sovereign Computing.’</p>
<p>In today’s world, many have become accustomed to using third-party platforms to interact online, host their data, and much else, but as the saying goes, ‘the cloud is just someone else’s computer.’</p>
<p>As a result of this, there is no true privacy, anyone can be censored, and data honeypots exist everywhere for dishonest or malicious actors to exploit.</p>
<p>Matt and his team are determined to reverse this concerning trend, by making it easy and affordable to run a personal private server, allowing any individual to take back control of their data, opt-out of corporate and state surveillance, and engage in their digital lives in a manner that is private, secure, and censorship-free.</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Matt:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/_MattHill_">@_MattHill_</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://start9.com">start9.com</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Follow John & Seetee:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis">@johnkvallis</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io">@Seetee_io</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Use Podcasting 2.0:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://breez.technology/">Breez.Technology</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fountain.fm/">Fountain.FM</a></li>
<li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://value4value.info/">Value4Value.info</a></li>
</ul>
]]></description>
<link>https://anchor.fm/closingtheloop/episodes/33---Matt-Hill-The-Era-of-Sovereign-Computing-is-Here-e1rb93q</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Vallis]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:07:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>Today's guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/_MattHill_">Matt Hill</a>, co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://start9.com">Start9 Labs</a>, a leading pioneer in what he calls ‘Sovereign Computing.’</p>
<p>In today’s world, many have become accustomed to using third-party platforms to interact online, host their data, and much else, but as the saying goes, ‘the cloud is just someone else’s computer.’</p>
<p>As a result of this, there is no true privacy, anyone can be censored, and data honeypots exist everywhere for dishonest or malicious actors to exploit.</p>
<p>Matt and his team are determined to reverse this concerning trend, by making it easy and affordable to run a personal private server, allowing any individual to take back control of their data, opt-out of corporate and state surveillance, and engage in their digital lives in a manner that is private, secure, and censorship-free.</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Matt:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/_MattHill_">@_MattHill_</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://start9.com">start9.com</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Follow John &amp; Seetee:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis">@johnkvallis</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io">@Seetee_io</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Use Podcasting 2.0:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://breez.technology/">Breez.Technology</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fountain.fm/">Fountain.FM</a></li>
<li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://value4value.info/">Value4Value.info</a></li>
</ul>
</itunes:summary>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:duration>02:13:33</itunes:duration>
<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/16332652/16332652-1669470510508-423012dd7f262.jpg"/>
<itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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<title><![CDATA[#32 - Jeff Booth: Bitcoin is the Answer to a Broken System]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffBooth">Jeff Booth</a>, a serial technology entrepreneur, advisor and board member to multiple businesses and organizations, and the author of the very popular book, ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Price-Tomorrow-Deflation-Abundant-Future/dp/1999257405/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=the+price+of+tomorrow&qid=1574403883&sr=8-2">The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future</a>'.</p>
<p>Jeff is also a prolific speaker and advocate for bitcoin, educating people in all parts of the world, about the nature of the problems we all face, and how bitcoin is an essential tool for resolving them.</p>
<p>Finally, to further enhance his impact, Jeff recently founded <a href="https://egodeath.capital">ego death capital</a>, a venture fund which invests in companies in the bitcoin ecosystem, thereby accelerating the transition to what he likes to call, ‘a world of greater truth, hope and abundance.’</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Jeff:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffBooth">@JeffBooth</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://twitter.com/EgoDeathCapital">egodeath.capital</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Follow John & Seetee:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis">@johnkvallis</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io">@Seetee_io</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Use Podcasting 2.0:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://breez.technology/">Breez.Technology</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://value4value.info/" target="_blank">Value4Value.info</a></li>
</ul>
]]></description>
<link>https://anchor.fm/closingtheloop/episodes/32---Jeff-Booth-Bitcoin-is-the-Answer-to-a-Broken-System-e1qer8k</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Vallis]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:53:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>Today’s guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffBooth">Jeff Booth</a>, a serial technology entrepreneur, advisor and board member to multiple businesses and organizations, and the author of the very popular book, ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Price-Tomorrow-Deflation-Abundant-Future/dp/1999257405/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=the+price+of+tomorrow&amp;qid=1574403883&amp;sr=8-2">The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future</a>'.</p>
<p>Jeff is also a prolific speaker and advocate for bitcoin, educating people in all parts of the world, about the nature of the problems we all face, and how bitcoin is an essential tool for resolving them.</p>
<p>Finally, to further enhance his impact, Jeff recently founded <a href="https://egodeath.capital">ego death capital</a>, a venture fund which invests in companies in the bitcoin ecosystem, thereby accelerating the transition to what he likes to call, ‘a world of greater truth, hope and abundance.’</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Jeff:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffBooth">@JeffBooth</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://twitter.com/EgoDeathCapital">egodeath.capital</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Follow John &amp; Seetee:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis">@johnkvallis</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io">@Seetee_io</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Use Podcasting 2.0:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://breez.technology/">Breez.Technology</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fountain.fm/">Fountain.FM</a></li>
<li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://value4value.info/" target="_blank">Value4Value.info</a></li>
</ul>
</itunes:summary>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:duration>02:05:56</itunes:duration>
<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/16332652/16332652-1667939699034-671a938bec97c.jpg"/>
<itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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<title><![CDATA[#31 - Jason Les: Surviving and Thriving as a Publicly Traded Bitcoin Mining Company]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Our guest today is <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLes_">Jason Les</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.riotblockchain.com">Riot Blockchain</a>.</p>
<p>Riot is one of the largest <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/riot">publicly traded</a> bitcoin miners in the world, with a current hash rate capacity of 4.8EH/s, and an expected self-mining capacity of 12.6EH/s by Q1 2023.</p>
<p>The bitcoin mining industry is notoriously competitive, and that is especially the case right now in the fall of 2022, as a confluence of factors conspire to reveal which among the current operators are capable of weathering the storm.</p>
<p>As such, I thought now would be a perfect time to have Jason on to discuss his story, how he thinks about building successful bitcoin mining operations, as well as the broad and massive implications of this burgeoning new industry.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Jason:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLes_">@JasonLes_</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.riotblockchain.com">riotblockchain.com</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Follow John & Seetee:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis">@johnkvallis</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io">@Seetee_io</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Use Podcasting 2.0:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://breez.technology/">Breez.Technology</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://value4value.io/">Value4Value.io</a></li>
</ul>
]]></description>
<link>https://anchor.fm/closingtheloop/episodes/31---Jason-Les-Surviving-and-Thriving-as-a-Publicly-Traded-Bitcoin-Mining-Company-e1q2ven</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Vallis]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:44:46 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>Our guest today is <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLes_">Jason Les</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.riotblockchain.com">Riot Blockchain</a>.</p>
<p>Riot is one of the largest <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/riot">publicly traded</a> bitcoin miners in the world, with a current hash rate capacity of 4.8EH/s, and an expected self-mining capacity of 12.6EH/s by Q1 2023.</p>
<p>The bitcoin mining industry is notoriously competitive, and that is especially the case right now in the fall of 2022, as a confluence of factors conspire to reveal which among the current operators are capable of weathering the storm.</p>
<p>As such, I thought now would be a perfect time to have Jason on to discuss his story, how he thinks about building successful bitcoin mining operations, as well as the broad and massive implications of this burgeoning new industry.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Jason:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLes_">@JasonLes_</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.riotblockchain.com">riotblockchain.com</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Follow John &amp; Seetee:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkvallis">@johnkvallis</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Seetee_io">@Seetee_io</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Use Podcasting 2.0:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://breez.technology/">Breez.Technology</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fountain.fm/">Fountain.FM</a></li>
<li><a href="http://newpodcastingapps.com/">NewPodcastingApps.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://value4value.io/">Value4Value.io</a></li>
</ul>
</itunes:summary>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:duration>01:40:50</itunes:duration>
<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/16332652/16332652-1667324888673-a864bf1f4f503.jpg"/>
<itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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<title><![CDATA[#30 - Prince Filip of Serbia: The Merits of Monarchy, The Liberating Power of Bitcoin, and The History of the House of Karađorđević]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Our guest today is <a href="https://twitter.com/PrincFilip1">Prince Filip Karađorđević</a>, Hereditary Prince of Serbia and Yugoslavia, and Chief Strategy Officer of <a href="https://twitter.com/JAN3com">Jan 3</a>, a digital infrastructure company focused on expanding access to bitcoin technology, and accelerating <a href="https://nakamotoinstitute.org/mempool/hyperbitcoinization/">hyperbitcoinization</a>.</p>
<p>We first met Prince Filip at the Miami Bitcoin Conference in 2022, and were struck by both his down-to-earth demeanor, as well as his passion and enthusiasm for bitcoin.</p>
<p>His family history is tremendously interesting, and Filip seems determined to follow in those footsteps, by using bitcoin, in conjunction with his other initiatives, to bring more freedom and prosperity to the people of Serbia, and those living around the world.</p>
<p>---</p>
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<link>https://anchor.fm/closingtheloop/episodes/30---Prince-Filip-of-Serbia-The-Merits-of-Monarchy--The-Liberating-Power-of-Bitcoin--and-The-History-of-the-House-of-Karaorevi-e1pg9u3</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Vallis]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:29:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>Our guest today is <a href="https://twitter.com/PrincFilip1">Prince Filip Karađorđević</a>, Hereditary Prince of Serbia and Yugoslavia, and Chief Strategy Officer of <a href="https://twitter.com/JAN3com">Jan 3</a>, a digital infrastructure company focused on expanding access to bitcoin technology, and accelerating <a href="https://nakamotoinstitute.org/mempool/hyperbitcoinization/">hyperbitcoinization</a>.</p>
<p>We first met Prince Filip at the Miami Bitcoin Conference in 2022, and were struck by both his down-to-earth demeanor, as well as his passion and enthusiasm for bitcoin.</p>
<p>His family history is tremendously interesting, and Filip seems determined to follow in those footsteps, by using bitcoin, in conjunction with his other initiatives, to bring more freedom and prosperity to the people of Serbia, and those living around the world.</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Prince Filip:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/PrincFilip1">@PrincFilip1</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="http://www.jan3.com">jan3.com</a></li>
</ul>
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<itunes:duration>01:52:30</itunes:duration>
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<title><![CDATA[#29 - Abubakar Nur Khalil: Building, Investing, and Training the Next Generation of Bitcoin Developers in Africa]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>This episode's guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/ihate1999" target="_blank">Abubakar Nur Khalil</a>, a contributor to <a href="https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin" target="_blank">bitcoin core</a> and co-founder of <a href="https://qala.dev/" target="_blank">Qala</a>, a non-profit focused on training the next generation of bitcoin and lightning developers in Africa.</p>
<p>He is also the CEO of <a href="https://rcrsv.xyz/" target="_blank">Recursive Capital</a>, a venture capital fund focused on funding African bitcoin startups. Finally, Abubakar is a founding member of <a href="https://github.com/btrustteam" target="_blank">B Trust</a>, a non-profit funded by <a href="https://twitter.com/jack" target="_blank">Jack Dorsey</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/sc" target="_blank">Jay-Z</a>, with the stated purpose of supporting the people and initiatives working to decentralize bitcoin development further.</p>
<p>Though still relatively young, Abubakar's accomplishments in the bitcoin space are substantial. His curiosity, dedication, and humility with which he approaches life shine through in his work and this discussion.</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Abubakar:</p>
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<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ihate1999" target="_blank">@ihate1999</a></li>
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<link>https://anchor.fm/closingtheloop/episodes/29---Abubakar-Nur-Khalil-Building--Investing--and-Training-the-Next-Generation-of-Bitcoin-Developers-in-Africa-e1on74g</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Vallis]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:37:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>This episode's guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/ihate1999" target="_blank">Abubakar Nur Khalil</a>, a contributor to <a href="https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin" target="_blank">bitcoin core</a> and co-founder of <a href="https://qala.dev/" target="_blank">Qala</a>, a non-profit focused on training the next generation of bitcoin and lightning developers in Africa.</p>
<p>He is also the CEO of <a href="https://rcrsv.xyz/" target="_blank">Recursive Capital</a>, a venture capital fund focused on funding African bitcoin startups. Finally, Abubakar is a founding member of <a href="https://github.com/btrustteam" target="_blank">B Trust</a>, a non-profit funded by <a href="https://twitter.com/jack" target="_blank">Jack Dorsey</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/sc" target="_blank">Jay-Z</a>, with the stated purpose of supporting the people and initiatives working to decentralize bitcoin development further.</p>
<p>Though still relatively young, Abubakar's accomplishments in the bitcoin space are substantial. His curiosity, dedication, and humility with which he approaches life shine through in his work and this discussion.</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Abubakar:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ihate1999" target="_blank">@ihate1999</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://rcrsv.xyz/" target="_blank">rcrsv.xyz</a></li>
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</itunes:summary>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:duration>01:40:10</itunes:duration>
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<title><![CDATA[#28 - Brent Whitehead: The Giga Energy Story and Bitcoin as the Ultimate Incentive for Revolutionizing the Energy Industry]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/B_whitehead21" target="_blank">Brent Whitehead</a>, co-founder of <a href="https://twitter.com/GigaEnergy_" target="_blank">Giga Energy</a>, a company that builds, operates, and sells equipment for off-grid bitcoin mining operations.</p>
<p>The mobility, viability, and adaptability of bitcoin mining has in the last few years become recognized for the unique opportunities it represents, for capturing and monetizing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranded_asset" target="_blank">stranded</a> or 'waste' energy.</p>
<p>As a result, the industry is currently experiencing a boom, as market participants respond to the incentive which now exists to turn a liability, into an asset, which has a global market and operates 24/7/365.</p>
<p>This method of bitcoin mining is helping to increase resource efficiency, improve the economics of energy production and distribution, and helping to further decentralize and secure the bitcoin network.</p>
<p>It’s an incredibly exciting development in the bitcoin ecosystem and bound to have many other positive downstream effects, which is why I invited Brent on to share more about his experiences and perspective.</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Brent:</p>
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<link>https://anchor.fm/closingtheloop/episodes/28---Brent-Whitehead-The-Giga-Energy-Story-and-Bitcoin-as-the-Ultimate-Incentive-for-Revolutionizing-the-Energy-Industry-e1o17iv</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Vallis]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:12:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>Today’s guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/B_whitehead21" target="_blank">Brent Whitehead</a>, co-founder of <a href="https://twitter.com/GigaEnergy_" target="_blank">Giga Energy</a>, a company that builds, operates, and sells equipment for off-grid bitcoin mining operations.</p>
<p>The mobility, viability, and adaptability of bitcoin mining has in the last few years become recognized for the unique opportunities it represents, for capturing and monetizing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranded_asset" target="_blank">stranded</a> or 'waste' energy.</p>
<p>As a result, the industry is currently experiencing a boom, as market participants respond to the incentive which now exists to turn a liability, into an asset, which has a global market and operates 24/7/365.</p>
<p>This method of bitcoin mining is helping to increase resource efficiency, improve the economics of energy production and distribution, and helping to further decentralize and secure the bitcoin network.</p>
<p>It’s an incredibly exciting development in the bitcoin ecosystem and bound to have many other positive downstream effects, which is why I invited Brent on to share more about his experiences and perspective.</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Brent:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/B_whitehead21" target="_blank">@B_Whitehead21</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.gigaenergy.com/" target="_blank">gigaenergy.com</a></li>
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</itunes:summary>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:duration>02:30:38</itunes:duration>
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<title><![CDATA[#27 - Jean Amiouny: Bringing Canadians into the 'Bitcoin Golden Age']]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>This episode's guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/aiouy" target="_blank">Jean Amiouny</a>, co-founder and CEO of Canadian bitcoin exchange, <a href="https://shakepay.com/" target="_blank">Shakepay</a>.</p>
<p>Launched in 2015, Shakepay has become one of the most popular ways to buy bitcoin in Canada, with $7 billion in transaction volume and over one million Canadians signed up to the platform.</p>
<p>As you'll hear in this discussion, while their current focus is on making it as easy as possible for Canadians to accumulate bitcoin, they have much bigger aspirations of ultimately taking on the five big legacy banks in Canada, re-creating the financial system on top of bitcoin, and ushering in what they call the "bitcoin golden age."</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Jean:</p>
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<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/aiouy" target="_blank">@aiouy</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://shakepay.com/" target="_blank">shakepay.com</a></li>
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<link>https://anchor.fm/closingtheloop/episodes/27---Jean-Amiouny-Bringing-Canadians-into-the-Bitcoin-Golden-Age-e1l3oo8</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Vallis]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:25:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>This episode's guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/aiouy" target="_blank">Jean Amiouny</a>, co-founder and CEO of Canadian bitcoin exchange, <a href="https://shakepay.com/" target="_blank">Shakepay</a>.</p>
<p>Launched in 2015, Shakepay has become one of the most popular ways to buy bitcoin in Canada, with $7 billion in transaction volume and over one million Canadians signed up to the platform.</p>
<p>As you'll hear in this discussion, while their current focus is on making it as easy as possible for Canadians to accumulate bitcoin, they have much bigger aspirations of ultimately taking on the five big legacy banks in Canada, re-creating the financial system on top of bitcoin, and ushering in what they call the "bitcoin golden age."</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Jean:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/aiouy" target="_blank">@aiouy</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://shakepay.com/" target="_blank">shakepay.com</a></li>
</ul>
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</itunes:summary>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:duration>01:49:15</itunes:duration>
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<title><![CDATA[#26 - Lyn Alden: Bitcoin is the Technological Solution We Need]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Today's guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/LynAldenContact" target="_blank">Lyn Alden</a>, founder of <a href="https://www.lynalden.com/" target="_blank">Lyn Alden Investment Strategy</a>, board director of <a href="https://www.swanbitcoin.com/" target="_blank">Swan Bitcoin</a>, and advisor to <a href="https://egodeath.capital/" target="_blank">ego death capital</a>.</p>
<p>Lyn is one of the most highly regarded voices in finance today, both for her excellent commentary on the macroeconomic landscape as well as for her sober, analytical approach to understanding bitcoin. Lyn's ability to distill complex, multi-disciplinary topics into insights that anyone can comprehend has made her a favorite amongst expert investors and humble savers alike.</p>
<p>With all the recent developments in the bitcoin world, as well as the volatility and uncertainty in all financial markets, we thought it was a perfect time to have a chat with Lyn and get her perspective on what's going on.</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Lyn:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/LynAldenContact" target="_blank">@LynAldenContact</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.lynalden.com/" target="_blank">lynalden.com</a></li>
</ul>
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<link>https://anchor.fm/closingtheloop/episodes/26---Lyn-Alden-Bitcoin-is-the-Technological-Solution-We-Need-e1n2tcs</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:27:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>Today's guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/LynAldenContact" target="_blank">Lyn Alden</a>, founder of <a href="https://www.lynalden.com/" target="_blank">Lyn Alden Investment Strategy</a>, board director of <a href="https://www.swanbitcoin.com/" target="_blank">Swan Bitcoin</a>, and advisor to <a href="https://egodeath.capital/" target="_blank">ego death capital</a>.</p>
<p>Lyn is one of the most highly regarded voices in finance today, both for her excellent commentary on the macroeconomic landscape as well as for her sober, analytical approach to understanding bitcoin. Lyn's ability to distill complex, multi-disciplinary topics into insights that anyone can comprehend has made her a favorite amongst expert investors and humble savers alike.</p>
<p>With all the recent developments in the bitcoin world, as well as the volatility and uncertainty in all financial markets, we thought it was a perfect time to have a chat with Lyn and get her perspective on what's going on.</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Lyn:</p>
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<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/LynAldenContact" target="_blank">@LynAldenContact</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.lynalden.com/" target="_blank">lynalden.com</a></li>
</ul>
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</itunes:summary>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:duration>02:15:23</itunes:duration>
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<title><![CDATA[#25 - Gigi: Bitcoin Offers Deep Stability]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Season 3 of <a href="https://www.seetee.io/podcast/" target="_blank">Closing the Loop</a>!</p>
<p>As has become tradition, <a href="https://twitter.com/dergigi" target="_blank">Gigi</a>, our friend and colleague here at <a href="https://www.seetee.io/" target="_blank">Seetee</a>, software engineer, and prolific <a href="https://dergigi.com/bitcoin/" target="_blank">writer</a> in the bitcoin space, has joined us once again, to get this season kicked off.</p>
<p>In our conversation, we reflect on some of the guests and topics of Season 2, discuss our experiences at the <a href="https://oslofreedomforum.com/" target="_blank">Oslo Freedom Forum</a> in Norway recently, and delve into some of the current events, developments, misunderstandings, and musings going on in 'bitcoin land' today.</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Gigi:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/dergigi" target="_blank">@dergigi</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://dergigi.com/" target="_blank">dergigi.com</a></li>
</ul>
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<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/" target="_blank">seetee.io</a></li>
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]]></description>
<link>https://anchor.fm/closingtheloop/episodes/25---Gigi-Bitcoin-Offers-Deep-Stability-e1mbo4s</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Vallis]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:43:38 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>Welcome to Season 3 of <a href="https://www.seetee.io/podcast/" target="_blank">Closing the Loop</a>!</p>
<p>As has become tradition, <a href="https://twitter.com/dergigi" target="_blank">Gigi</a>, our friend and colleague here at <a href="https://www.seetee.io/" target="_blank">Seetee</a>, software engineer, and prolific <a href="https://dergigi.com/bitcoin/" target="_blank">writer</a> in the bitcoin space, has joined us once again, to get this season kicked off.</p>
<p>In our conversation, we reflect on some of the guests and topics of Season 2, discuss our experiences at the <a href="https://oslofreedomforum.com/" target="_blank">Oslo Freedom Forum</a> in Norway recently, and delve into some of the current events, developments, misunderstandings, and musings going on in 'bitcoin land' today.</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Gigi:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/dergigi" target="_blank">@dergigi</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://dergigi.com/" target="_blank">dergigi.com</a></li>
</ul>
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</itunes:summary>
<itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:duration>9428</itunes:duration>
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<title><![CDATA[#24 - Leopoldo López: A Life-Long Struggle for Freedom in Venezuela]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Our guest today is <a href="https://twitter.com/leopoldolopez" target="_blank">Leopoldo López</a>, a democracy activist, former political prisoner of the Maduro government, and national coordinator of the <a href="https://voluntadpopular.com/" target="_blank">'Voluntad Popular'</a> political party in Venezuela.</p>
<p>We recently met Leopoldo at the <a href="https://oslofreedomforum.com/" target="_blank">Oslo Freedom Forum</a> in Norway and subsequently had the chance to spend some time with him and hear the harrowing story of his life-long fight for freedom in Venezuela.</p>
<p>We also spoke to him about Bitcoin, the ways in which it can and does support the cause of freedom, and the critical distinctions between it and all other 'cryptocurrencies.'</p>
<p>In our discussions, we came to greatly admire Leopoldo's character and found his genuine curiosity, humility, and questions about Bitcoin—something which was fairly new to him—to be very endearing. As a result, we thought it would be interesting to invite him on the show, to continue our discussion, and delve further into his fascinating and inspiring story.</p>
<p>"If we figure out ways in which more people have access to financial freedom, that will, in turn, increase the probabilities to have a free society."</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Leopoldo:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/leopoldolopez" target="_blank">@leopoldolopez</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://leopoldolopez.com/" target="_blank">leopoldolopez.com</a></li>
</ul>
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]]></description>
<link>https://anchor.fm/closingtheloop/episodes/24---Leopoldo-Lpez-A-Life-Long-Struggle-for-Freedom-in-Venezuela-e1lq6to</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:55:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>Our guest today is <a href="https://twitter.com/leopoldolopez" target="_blank">Leopoldo López</a>, a democracy activist, former political prisoner of the Maduro government, and national coordinator of the <a href="https://voluntadpopular.com/" target="_blank">'Voluntad Popular'</a> political party in Venezuela.</p>
<p>We recently met Leopoldo at the <a href="https://oslofreedomforum.com/" target="_blank">Oslo Freedom Forum</a> in Norway and subsequently had the chance to spend some time with him and hear the harrowing story of his life-long fight for freedom in Venezuela.</p>
<p>We also spoke to him about Bitcoin, the ways in which it can and does support the cause of freedom, and the critical distinctions between it and all other 'cryptocurrencies.'</p>
<p>In our discussions, we came to greatly admire Leopoldo's character and found his genuine curiosity, humility, and questions about Bitcoin—something which was fairly new to him—to be very endearing. As a result, we thought it would be interesting to invite him on the show, to continue our discussion, and delve further into his fascinating and inspiring story.</p>
<p>"If we figure out ways in which more people have access to financial freedom, that will, in turn, increase the probabilities to have a free society."</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Leopoldo:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/leopoldolopez" target="_blank">@leopoldolopez</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://leopoldolopez.com/" target="_blank">leopoldolopez.com</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Follow John &amp; Seetee:</p>
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<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/" target="_blank">seetee.io</a></li>
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</ul>
</itunes:summary>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:duration>7113</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
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<title><![CDATA[#23 - Bernard Parah: All-In on the Mission to Bring More Freedom to Africa w/ Bitcoin]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>For this episode, our guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/bernard_parah" target="_blank">Bernard Parah</a>. He is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://bitnob.com/" target="_blank">Bitnob</a>, a Nigerian bitcoin exchange & financial services platform.</p>
<p>We met Bernard recently at the <a href="https://oslofreedomforum.com/" target="_blank">Oslo Freedom Forum</a> in Norway, where we had the chance to hear his story firsthand. His unique perspective on bitcoin, the experience he has gathered when launching Bitnob, and the many fascinating stories he has to share about the challenges of being an entrepreneur in Nigeria make him a unique voice in the ecosystem.</p>
<p>Bernard's passion, purpose, and dedication to Bitcoin are as contagious as they are impressive, which is why we invited him to share his story on <em>Closing the Loop</em>. We hope that putting a spotlight on Bernard's work and his part of the world shows how empowering and essential Bitcoin truly is, especially in those parts of the world that do not share our <a href="https://bitcoin-resources.com/books/check-your-financial-privilege" target="_blank">financial privilege</a>.</p>
<p>"Bitcoin treats everyone as equal," to quote Bernard. "It won't fix everything, but it helps tilt the scale."</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Bernard:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bernard_parah" target="_blank">@bernard_parah</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://bitnob.com/" target="_blank">bitnob.com</a></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
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<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/" target="_blank">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
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]]></description>
<link>https://anchor.fm/closingtheloop/episodes/23---Bernard-Parah-All-In-on-the-Mission-to-Bring-More-Freedom-to-Africa-w-Bitcoin-e1l68hk</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:06:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>For this episode, our guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/bernard_parah" target="_blank">Bernard Parah</a>. He is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://bitnob.com/" target="_blank">Bitnob</a>, a Nigerian bitcoin exchange &amp; financial services platform.</p>
<p>We met Bernard recently at the <a href="https://oslofreedomforum.com/" target="_blank">Oslo Freedom Forum</a> in Norway, where we had the chance to hear his story firsthand. His unique perspective on bitcoin, the experience he has gathered when launching Bitnob, and the many fascinating stories he has to share about the challenges of being an entrepreneur in Nigeria make him a unique voice in the ecosystem.</p>
<p>Bernard's passion, purpose, and dedication to Bitcoin are as contagious as they are impressive, which is why we invited him to share his story on <em>Closing the Loop</em>. We hope that putting a spotlight on Bernard's work and his part of the world shows how empowering and essential Bitcoin truly is, especially in those parts of the world that do not share our <a href="https://bitcoin-resources.com/books/check-your-financial-privilege" target="_blank">financial privilege</a>.</p>
<p>"Bitcoin treats everyone as equal," to quote Bernard. "It won't fix everything, but it helps tilt the scale."</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Bernard:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bernard_parah" target="_blank">@bernard_parah</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://bitnob.com/" target="_blank">bitnob.com</a></li>
</ul>
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<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/" target="_blank">seetee.io</a></li>
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</ul>
</itunes:summary>
<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:duration>6468</itunes:duration>
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<title><![CDATA[#22 - Shaun Connell: Bitcoin Mining is the 'Holy Grail' for Power Grids]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>This episode's guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/ShaunEnergy" target="_blank">Shaun Connell</a>, Executive Vice President of Power at <a href="https://lancium.com/" target="_blank">Lancium</a>.</p>
<p>Lancium develops technologies and builds infrastructure to improve the economic efficiency of power production, balance and stabilize the power grid, and improve the viability of renewable energy resources.</p>
<p>Shaun has a wealth of experience in energy markets, in particular in energy trading and risk management, and through his work at Lancium, he is becoming a leading expert in the rapidly occurring integration of bitcoin mining and traditional energy infrastructure.</p>
<p>We cover a lot of ground in this discussion, and as usual, we could've talked with Shaun for another two hours about all the incredibly fascinating implications of these converging industries. For now, we'll have to save that for part two—sometime in the future.</p>
<p>---</p>
<p>Follow Shaun:</p>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShaunEnergy" target="_blank">@ShaunEnergy</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://lancium.com/" target="_blank">lancium.com</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Follow John & Seetee:</p>
<ul>
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<li>Website: <a href="https://www.seetee.io/" target="_blank">seetee.io</a></li>
</ul>
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]]></description>
<link>https://anchor.fm/closingtheloop/episodes/22---Shaun-Connell-Bitcoin-Mining-is-the-Holy-Grail-for-Power-Grids-e1kgnr7</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Vallis]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:32:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><p>This episode's guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/ShaunEnergy" target="_blank">Shaun Connell</a>, Executive Vice President of Power at <a href="https://lancium.com/" target="_blank">Lancium</a>.</p>
<p>Lancium develops technologies and builds infrastructure to improve the economic efficiency of power production, balance and stabilize the power grid, and improve the viability of renewable energy resources.</p>
<p>Shaun has a wealth of experience in energy markets, in particular in energy trading and risk management, and through his work at Lancium, he is becoming a leading expert in the rapidly occurring integration of bitcoin mining and traditional energy infrastructure.</p>
<p>We cover a lot of ground in this discussion, and as usual, we could've talked with Shaun for another two hours about all the incredibly fascinating implications of these converging industries. For now, we'll have to save that for part two—sometime in the future.</p>
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