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Bitcoin Fundamentals
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Here is a list of the most important episodes on Bitcoin for those just beginning their education journey. Fully understanding Bitcoin and its benefits require many hours of studying, so we have curated the most important episodes on this page.

Bitcoin Fundamentals is a collection of podcast episodes on bitcoin hosted by Preston Pysh on We Study Billionaires, the flagship podcast of The Investor’s Podcast Network with more than 100 million downloads.

1. Bitcoin Common Misconceptions w/ Robert Breedlove – BTC001

1. Bitcoin Common Misconceptions w/ Robert Breedlove – BTC001

1. Bitcoin Common Misconceptions w/ Robert Breedlove – BTC001

Preston talks with Robert Breedlove about all the common misconceptions that new investors in Bitcoin face. This is a great discussion for anyone skeptical of Bitcoin to listen to.

2. The Case For Bitcoin w/ Vijay Boyapati – BTC002

2. The Case For Bitcoin w/ Vijay Boyapati – BTC002

2. The Case For Bitcoin w/ Vijay Boyapati – BTC002

Preston talks with Bitcoin influence and writer, Vijay Boyapati about the Case for Bitcoin in a portfolio. Vijay has written some prolific pieces on Bitcoin and why it’s a vital store of value right now. Vijay is great at making complex topics simple to understand, so sit back, get ready and enjoy the discussion.

3. Bitcoin & A Deflationary World w/ Jeff Booth – BTC003

3. Bitcoin & A Deflationary World w/ Jeff Booth – BTC003

3. Bitcoin & A Deflationary World w/ Jeff Booth – BTC003

For this episode, we have tech titan and best-selling author, Jeff Booth. Jeff is a thought leader in the technology space and offers some unique perspectives on what everything might look like in a Bitcoin world.

4. Bitcoin Tech & Future Growth w/ Blockstream’s Samson Mow – BTC004

4. Bitcoin Tech & Future Growth w/ Blockstream’s Samson Mow – BTC004

4. Bitcoin Tech & Future Growth w/ Blockstream’s Samson Mow – BTC004

Preston talks with Blockstream’s Samson Mow about the future growth of Bitcoin. Samson is the Chief Strategy Officer and he talks about incorporating Bitcoin into many different layers which will leverage utility tokens and security tokens above the Bitcoin layer.

5. Masterclass in Economic Calculation w/ Michael Saylor – BTC005

5. Masterclass in Economic Calculation w/ Michael Saylor – BTC005

5. Masterclass in Economic Calculation w/ Michael Saylor – BTC005

Billionaire Michael Saylor discusses his big move into Bitcoin. Additionally, he goes into detail on how he conducts economic calculation during a time where central bankers are printing in an accelerative manner.

6. Bitcoin Disrupting Payment Clearing Houses w/ Jack Mallers – BTC007

6. Bitcoin Disrupting Payment Clearing Houses w/ Jack Mallers – BTC007

6. Bitcoin Disrupting Payment Clearing Houses w/ Jack Mallers – BTC007

Preston talks with Jack Mallers about all the breakthroughs with the Bitcoin lightning network and how it will disrupt the payment clearing houses. Jack also talks about his company, Strike, and how it is allowing NFL superstar Russell Okung to receive half his salary in Bitcoin.

7. Bitcoin Mining and Energy w/ Marty Bent and Harry Sudock – BTC014

7. Bitcoin Mining and Energy w/ Marty Bent and Harry Sudock – BTC014

7. Bitcoin Mining and Energy w/ Marty Bent and Harry Sudock – BTC014

Preston talks with energy and mining experts, Harry Sudock and Marty Bent. We talk about whether Bitcoin energy consumption is a concern and we also address concerns about mining being too concentrated in China.

8. Bitcoin’s Proof of Work w/ Dr. Adam Back – BTC022

8. Bitcoin’s Proof of Work w/ Dr. Adam Back – BTC022

8. Bitcoin’s Proof of Work w/ Dr. Adam Back – BTC022

Preston talks with Dr. Adam Back who is a core developer, the inventor of Proof of Work, and CEO/ Founder of Blockstream. This episode covers Adam’s early developments, and where he’s taking Blockstream in the future.

9. Bitcoin’s International Impact w/ Alex Gladstein – BTC023

9. Bitcoin’s International Impact w/ Alex Gladstein – BTC023

9. Bitcoin’s International Impact w/ Alex Gladstein – BTC023

Preston Pysh talks with Alex Gladstein, a humanitarian expert with the Human Rights Foundation. They talk about the global impact Bitcoin is having on initiatives to remove tyranny and protect individual rights.

10. How Fiat Works w/ Dr. Saifedean Ammous – BTC057

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10. How Fiat Works w/ Dr. Saifedean Ammous – BTC057

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10. How Fiat Works w/ Dr. Saifedean Ammous – BTC057

Dr. Saifedean Ammous and Preston Pysh have a conversation about how the existing fiat financial system works, how it has created a warped incentive structure for things like academia, food, and many other things. Then they also talk about how Bitcoin offers a solution to many of these issues and concerns.

11. The Bitcoin Energy Revolution w/ Shaun Connell – BTC079

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11. The Bitcoin Energy Revolution w/ Shaun Connell – BTC079

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11. The Bitcoin Energy Revolution w/ Shaun Connell – BTC079

Preston Pysh talks with energy executive, Shaun Connell. They discuss how Bitcoin strengthens the grid and acts as a buffer to consume surplus baseload energy generation.

12. Proof of Stake (PoS) Versus Proof of Work (PoW) w/ Jason Lowery – BTC098

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12. Proof of Stake (PoS) Versus Proof of Work (PoW) w/ Jason Lowery – BTC098

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12. Proof of Stake (PoS) Versus Proof of Work (PoW) w/ Jason Lowery – BTC098

Preston Pysh interviews MIT Graduate student Jason Lowery, who’s a security researcher from the Department of Defense on Proof of Work and Proof of Stake protocols.

13. Deep Dive on Bitcoin Energy Misconceptions w/ Michael Saylor – BTC099

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13. Deep Dive on Bitcoin Energy Misconceptions w/ Michael Saylor – BTC099

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13. Deep Dive on Bitcoin Energy Misconceptions w/ Michael Saylor – BTC099

Preston Pysh interviews billionaire Michael Saylor about Bitcoin’s energy use. Michael provides insights on why Bitcoin’s energy consumption is “worth it”, and why many people misunderstand its use.

14. Finding Bitcoin’s Signal in a Noisy World w/ Jeff Booth – BTC100

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14. Finding Bitcoin’s Signal in a Noisy World w/ Jeff Booth – BTC100

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14. Finding Bitcoin’s Signal in a Noisy World w/ Jeff Booth – BTC100

Preston Pysh interviews tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Jeff Booth. Jeff provides insights into why Bitcoin is so different than other crypto-currency projects and why it’s the only formidable solution to replace the traditional settlement layer.

15. It’s Bitcoin Not Crypto w/ Cory Klippsten – BTC105

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15. It’s Bitcoin Not Crypto w/ Cory Klippsten – BTC105

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15. It’s Bitcoin Not Crypto w/ Cory Klippsten – BTC105

Cory Klippsten joins Preston Pysh for a conversation about how “Crypto” is not Bitcoin despite Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists trying to conflate the two as being equal.

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