Brian DeMint returns to discuss self-custody, Bitcoin security, Bitcoin’s evolution as a store of value, the Lightning Network’s impact, El Salvador’s adoption challenges, and the broader implications of building a Bitcoin-based economy and community.

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🕐TIMESTAMP
00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin Journeys
03:09 The Evolution of Podcasting and Bitcoin Education
05:47 Self-Custody and Bitcoin Security
09:12 The Importance of Family Training in Bitcoin
12:02 Navigating the Bitcoin Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities
16:54 The Current State of Bitcoin and Crypto Politics
23:54 The Future of Bitcoin in Government Reserves
32:33 Bitcoin in Strategic Reserves
34:10 Mission Jiu-Jitsu and Bitcoin Payments
36:46 The Debate on Spending Bitcoin
39:55 Bitcoin's Evolution: From Novelty to Store of Value
43:25 Building the Bitcoin Economy
51:52 The Anti-Fragility of Bitcoin Participation
58:05 The Future of Bitcoin Transactions
01:03:20 The Future of Payments: Bitcoin vs. Traditional Systems
01:05:59 Lessons from El Salvador: Adoption Challenges
01:10:03 Building the Bitcoin Parallel Economy
01:16:45 Time, Value, and Bitcoin: A New Perspective
01:24:01 Personal Goals and the Journey Ahead

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