Brian De Mint, a prominent voice in the Bitcoin community, discusses his Bitcoin journey and the parallels between Bitcoin and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He highlights the importance of skepticism and critical thinking in understanding Bitcoin and the transformative power of sound money. The conversation also touches on the concept of proof of work in both Bitcoin and Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing the value of putting in time, effort, and dedication. The volatility of Bitcoin is compared to the early days of Amazon, highlighting the potential for long-term rewards. The conversation explores the concept of the cheat code in the Bitcoin space, where companies adopt Bitcoin as a treasury asset, leading to further investment and growth. It also emphasizes the importance of participating in the parallel Bitcoin economy and being early to the opportunities it presents. The discussion highlights the value of attending Bitcoin conferences and meetups to make connections and collaborate with fellow Bitcoiners. The Orange Pill app is mentioned as a tool for finding and connecting with Bitcoiners in real life. Overall, the conversation encourages active participation in the Bitcoin ecosystem and leveraging the opportunities it offers. The conversation explores the importance of in-person connections in the Bitcoin community and the rise of decentralized communication platforms like NOSTR and Orange Pill app. It emphasizes the value of building a parallel system that empowers individuals and allows them to vote with their time, attention, and money. The guests discuss the significance of economic votes and the potential for a smooth transition to a new system if the parallel economy is robust enough. They encourage listeners to take action and contribute to the growth of the Bitcoin ecosystem.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Brian DeMint and his Bitcoin journey02:29 The Parallel: Exploring the revolutionary impact of Bitcoin05:29 The Impact of 'The Parallel' on Parenting and Education07:14 Chipping Away at the Existing System: Every Day is Election Day08:57 The Influence of G Money and Other Voices in the Bitcoin Space11:25 Brian DeMint's Bitcoin Journey: Discovering Bitcoin in 201216:16 The Light Bulb Moment: Understanding the Profound Invention of Digital Scarcity22:36 The Parallels Between Bitcoin and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu25:31 Proof of Work in Bitcoin and Jiu-Jitsu: The Belt System29:04 Bitcoin's Volatility and the Early Days of Amazon33:13 The Journey of Bitcoin and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Progress and Peaks40:47 The Cheat Code: Bitcoin as a Treasury Asset53:01 Being Early to the Parallel Bitcoin Economy01:01:31 Building Connections: Bitcoin Conferences and Meetups01:06:10 Connecting in Real Life with the Orange Pill App01:08:31 Active Participation: Leveraging Opportunities in the Bitcoin Ecosystem01:11:41 The Importance of Nostra01:17:40 Building a Parallel System01:34:48 The Impact of Economic Votes01:42:09 Contributing to the Bitcoin EcosystemConnect with Brian:X: https://x.com/BrianDeMintNOSTR: https://primal.net/p/npub1py2c54gfg3dm9vnpmyruyecj4wvtrf3xpkxt3e38wwfnwlvjpghskt238zOrange Pill App: orangepill.app.link/BrianDBlock Height: 850 671WIYBS is supported by BitDayCards.com Use promo code "BTCSTORY" for a 10% discount on all products.