An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from January 2025. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city In this episode of 'Flirting with Bitcoin,' Mandana & Ian discuss the challenges and skepticism they face from family members regarding Bitcoin's future. The couple debates Bitcoin's stability, addresses common misconceptions, and shares their experiences as entrepreneurs starting a Bitcoin-focused company. They highlight the role of Nostr and NextlBock in driving Bitcoin adoption, compare Bitcoin's rise to historical tech trends, and emphasize the transformative power of Bitcoin and Nostr as new financial and social media technologies. Throughout the episode, they explore themes of resilience, gratitude, and the evolving landscape of digital finance. 01:37 First Bull Run Experiences 08:43 Bitcoin Company Dynamics 14:22 The False Promise of Social Media Profits 15:33 Bitcoin Skepticism from Family 18:34 Challenges of Explaining Bitcoin 22:25 Family Support and Bitcoin Advocacy 25:10 The Future of Wealth and Bitcoin Subscribe to Flirting with Bitcoin: https://flirtingwithbitcoin.substack.com Where everything lives: the app and the podcast at https://nextblock.city · Mandana's book at https://theattentionprotocol.com · NextBlock at https://blog.joinnextblock.com