Unlocking Cultural Capital with Bitcoin | The Confab 12: Rev Hodl
Welcome to the The Confab, the term derives from "confidential talk", which was commonly used in the Prohibition Era for meetings and conversations that took place in the smoky, rule-breaking speakeasies of that time.
The informal, privacy focused and clandestine nature of Ungovernable Misfits lends itself to these discussions. So, grab a seat and a stiff drink from the concealed bar, listen and revel in the conversation.
On this episode, permaculture expert, pleb miner and Meshtadellian Rev Hodl rejoins the show to talk about nostr, cultural capital and the happenings on the Michigan homestead.
SHOW DISCUSSION
Rev Hodl discusses his efforts to build a self-sustaining, circular economy centered around his Bitcoin-focused homestead. He explains how he integrates various systems like rabbit farming, cannabis cultivation, and Bitcoin mining to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
A key focus is developing a local Bitcoin community in Michigan, where Rev Hodl shares his knowledge and excess production with other Bitcoiners. This allows him to distribute his natural capital, like food and seeds, while also learning from others and strengthening the cultural capital of the group.
Rev Hodl emphasizes the importance of avoiding centralized, KYC-based interactions in favor of building a decentralized, peer-to-peer economy within the Bitcoin community. He sees this as crucial for developing true resilience and self-reliance, rather than relying on traditional financial systems.
Throughout, Rev Hodl highlights the permaculture principles guiding his approach - minimizing waste, maximizing productivity, and cultivating mutually beneficial relationships. He sees this as a model for how Bitcoin communities can thrive by focusing on the holistic development of various forms of capital, not just financial.
- 8 Forms of Captial: https://www.7thgenerationdesign.com/creating-resilient-wealth/
- Michigan Bitcoiners: https://michiganbitcoiner.com/
- Nostr: https://njump.me/npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z
- 1st Podcast Appearance: https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/bud-bunnies-bitcoin-and-permaculture/
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(00:00:00) INTRO
(00:01:06) BOOSTS
(00:04:50) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET
(00:06:35) THANK YOU FOUNDATION
(00:07:57) Krazy Karl's Corner
(00:09:53) The Value of Podcasting
(00:12:12) Developing Multiple Forms of Capital
(00:17:27) Non-Extraction is Key
(00:20:57) Bud Bunnies: Expanding Natural Capital Through Cooperation
(00:26:01) Leveraging NOSTR for Building Cultural Capital
(00:40:07) Become the Bitcoin Mechanic
(00:43:55) KYC is the Biggest Threat
(00:47:52) Double Spending Your Time
(00:52:08) Seeds Over Weeds
(01:00:50) Butchering the Red Tape
(01:06:38) Growing the Culture