Nik Bhatia is the author of the book Layered Money Nik is incredibly knowledgable in the realms of economics, finance, and monetary history. Layered Money is an incredible resource for those who would like to learn about our current monetary system, and how Bitcoin changes the game. Nik also authors a research publication called The Bitcoin Layer.  This is a great resource for keeping up with Nik’s latest thoughts. We Cover: Geopolitics/Russian Conflict Layered Money Debt Supercycles Changing World Order The Burrito Index The FED’s juggling act Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence.  ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device.  We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family.   If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home.   SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ABOUT NICK BHATIA: Nik Bhatia is a financial researcher, CFA charterholder, and Adjunct Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business where he teaches Applied Finance in Fixed Income Securities. Previously, Nik worked the US Treasuries trading desk for a large institutional asset manager and has extensive trading experience in money markets and interest rate futures. After starting his teaching career, Nik felt the urge to bring his research on both the international monetary system and Bitcoin together as one to write the book Layered Money: From Gold and Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies. He has a BA in Social Sciences from University of Southern California and a Master in Finance from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Layered Money Nick’s Website The Bitcoin Layer Changing World Order TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Nik Bhatia @timevalueofbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com