Opting Out of Unfair Systems

Episode • Mar 12, 2021 • 1h 10m

In this episode, Brad is joined by Justin Rhedrick, a.k.a Bitcoin Vegan. As a Bitcoin maximalist, a black man, and an ex-prisoner, Justin's Bitcoin story provides a unique perspective that's world's apart from that of the average Bitcoiner. After getting out of prison, Justin discovered Bitcoin through his grandfather, then his friend Isaiah Jackson (Zay). His story is one of resilience, grit, and Bitcoin at the end of the tunnel. As a guy who went to prison, the traditional system is not exactly amenable to him. Luckily, Bitcoin is a way to opt out. Tune to hear Justin's inspiring story, as well as his and Brad's takes on issues currently surrounding Bitcoin.

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Justin on why Clubhouse is a firsthand experience on all things Bitcoin

00:02:29 - Misconceptions about Bitcoin that won't die

00:04:41 - How everyone is asking about Doge on Clubhouse, and 'toshis'

00:07:41 - Brad's 75-day challenge including buying Bitcoin every day

00:09:51 - Justin on why Bitcoin is like Floyd Mayweather

00:20:42 - As a vegan, is Justin mad about "No Keys, No Cheese"?

00:24:29 - Justin's story - his comeback story powered on by Bitcoin

00:40:32 - Brad and Justin's experiences with judgment in the Fiat system

00:48:05 - On Charlie Shrem, Ross Ulbricht and Roger Ver

00:51:00 - Slavery in prisons, and opting out of unfair systems with Bitcoin

01:02:52 - Why Justin and Charlie Shrem should do a podcast together