Flirting with Bitcoin

⚡🌜 FWB120 - The Roman Calendar is Dead: NextBlock's Bitcoin Time Revolution

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:48:24 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from June 2025. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

How We're Opting Out of Arbitrary Time and Embracing Bitcoin's Natural Rhythm

[Block # 901651][S04X21]

In this season finale of Flirting with Bitcoin, Ian and Mandana reveal NextBlock's first offering: The Observatory - a timekeeping system that uncovers Bitcoin's hidden connection to ancient lunar cycles.

Ian shares his groundbreaking discovery that Bitcoin's blockchain is actually a "pseudo-programmatic lunar calendar" with 26 difficulty adjustments per year, creating exactly 13 moons annually. This revelation transforms how we understand Bitcoin's fundamental rhythm and opens the door to a completely new way of experiencing time.

The couple explores how this lunar-solar system creates natural seasons within Bitcoin's ecosystem, with the halving cycle (every 210,000 blocks) acting as the "sun" that creates four distinct quarters. Each quarter contains exactly 13 moons, creating a perfect harmony between Bitcoin's mathematical precision and humanity's oldest timekeeping mechanism.

But this isn't just about time - it's about freedom. The Observatory represents NextBlock's first offering to the world, demonstrating how Bitcoin enables us to "opt out" of the Roman calendar's arbitrary constraints and embrace a time system that's both mathematically precise and naturally aligned with cosmic cycles.

From the technical architecture that powers this system to the philosophical implications of choosing your own time, this episode reveals how NextBlock is building more than just a platform - they're creating an entirely new way of experiencing reality itself.

As Mandana says, "By changing your money, you completely separate yourself from the government." The Observatory shows us that by changing our time, we can separate ourselves from the entire system that's been imposed upon us.

Key Topics:

Bitcoin's hidden lunar calendar structure

The 13-moon system and 26 difficulty adjustments

NextBlock Observatory's launch

Opting out of the Roman calendar

Bitcoin's natural seasonal cycles

The connection between time, money, and freedom

This episode marks the beginning of NextBlock's journey to change not just how we think about money, but how we think about time itself.

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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

⚡🏙️ FWB119 - The Gentrification of Bitcoin

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:25:25 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from June 2025. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

How language, power, and new money are reshaping Bitcoin’s culture.

In this episode the hosts dive deep into the heated debate over whether Bitcoin’s smallest unit should be transformed as it goes mainstream. From the heated “bits vs SATs” debate to the influx of politicians, Wall Street, and corporate interests, they examine what’s gained and what’s lost when new money and new voices enter the space. With personal stories, sharp insights, and plenty of humor, this episode unpacks the tensions between old-school Bitcoiners and newcomers, the power of language, and what the future holds for the world’s most disruptive technology.

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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

⚡🏷️ FWB118 - The Cost of Ignoring Bitcoin

Tue, 13 May 2025 18:20:37 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from May 2025. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

What price are you paying by waiting?

The perfect episode to share with friends and family who've dismissed Bitcoin in the past but might be ready to reconsider. Ian and Mandana return to their roots, explaining why Bitcoin is the solution to our broken money system in accessible, compelling terms. With inflation rising and economic uncertainty growing, the hosts provide a timely and convincing case for Bitcoin adoption through real-world examples—including how they both quit their jobs while maintaining their lifestyle. They address common objections and questions skeptics have: from "What exactly is Bitcoin?" to "How do you actually live using it?" The episode serves as both a primer for beginners and a powerful reminder that Bitcoin offers financial freedom in an increasingly restricted world. As the hosts cleverly note, "You get Bitcoin at the price you deserve"—is today finally the day your skeptical friends deserve it?

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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

⚡🕛 FWB117 - Attention Theft to Viewer's Choice

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from April 2025. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

What if advertising actually respected you?

Mandana and Ian explore how the Bitcoin-powered Nostr protocol is revolutionizing digital advertising by testing ways to pay people viewing ads. They discuss projects like Zapertising, Buzzbot, and SIGs for SATs that are experimenting with paying users directly for their attention, rather than exploiting it. The couple examines how these alternatives contrast with their own project NextBlock and traditional social media platforms like BlueSky. They argue that by changing the financial incentives around attention, we can create a more equitable internet where both creators and audience members receive fair compensation, ultimately concluding that your attention might be worth significantly more than current systems suggest.

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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

⚡🤖 FWB116 - Can AI Replace Seed Funding?

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:06:23 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from April 2025. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Staying Sovereign While Engineering

Mandana and Ian explore AI’s revolutionary role in tech development. They discuss their time in Madeira (a Bitcoin-friendly hub) working on NextBlock, the Sovereign Engineering Program, and how AI tools like LLMs empower creators to buildout more of their product without VC funding. Key themes include decentralized innovation, community-driven adoption, and reclaiming digital sovereignty.

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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

⚡🫐 FWB115 - Zapstore, Cashu, Blossom, and Beyond

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:44:22 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from April 2025. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

New Tools for the Decentralized Digital World

In this episode of " Flirting with Bitcoin,” hosts Ian and Mandana explore their experiences at the Sovereign Engineering Program in Madeira, where they are developing NextBlock. They elaborate on the transition from describing the platform as an "advertising network" to referring to it as a "promotional content system," highlighting the need for adaptability beyond conventional advertising methods. The episode features significant decentralized tools that are emerging from the program, such as Zapstore (a censorship-resistant application store), Blossom (decentralized file hosting solutions), DVMCP (which integrates artificial intelligence with Nostr), and Cashu (a Bitcoin-based credit framework). Furthermore, they investigate the challenges associated with designing user-friendly Bitcoin integrations and underscore the critical role of community-driven innovation in transforming our interactions with technology.

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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

⚡🌴 FWB114 - Building the Future on Bitcoin Island

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:51:49 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from March 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 explore the contrasting worlds Bitcoiners inhabit and the concept of sovereignty in the context of digital currency. They discuss the idea of living on a Bitcoin standard, the role of KYC (Know Your Customer) in modern financial systems, and the challenges of developing truly sovereign lifestyles. The conversation touches upon Bitcoin as an innovative force, the growth of new technologies like Nostr, and how platforms like Strike are helping bridge the gap between traditional and decentralized worlds. They also delve into the cognitive dissonance among Bitcoiners, who often must navigate a world that doesn't fully understand or accept Bitcoin. The episode wraps up with musings on long-term goals for Bitcoin adoption and the hurdles of achieving complete independence from established systems.

03:19 Living with Bitcoin: Practical Advice

05:45 The Role of KYC in Bitcoin Transactions

17:52 Decentralized Verification and Risk Management

22:23 Mitigating Risks in a Fraudulent World

24:14 The Role of KYC in Modern Platforms

25:33 Engaging with Critics

28:50 Historical Parallels: Facebook and Early Internet

30:21 Conspiracy Theories: Google Plus and Media Control

35:37 Proton Email: A Secure Alternative

37:57 Balancing Sovereignty and Realism

42:24 The Path to Sovereignty and Revolution

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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

⚡🌴 FWB113 - Becoming Global Citizens

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:13:47 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from March 2025. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

03:19 Living with Bitcoin: Practical Advice

05:45 The Role of KYC in Bitcoin Transactions

17:52 Decentralized Verification and Risk Management

22:23 Mitigating Risks in a Fraudulent World

24:14 The Role of KYC in Modern Platforms

25:33 Engaging with Critics

28:50 Historical Parallels: Facebook and Early Internet

30:21 Conspiracy Theories: Google Plus and Media Control

35:37 Proton Email: A Secure Alternative

37:57 Balancing Sovereignty and Realism

42:24 The Path to Sovereignty and Revolution

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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

⚡🤯 FWB112 - The Cognitive Dissonance of Bitcoiners

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:09:49 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from February 2025. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

03:19 Living with Bitcoin: Practical Advice

05:45 The Role of KYC in Bitcoin Transactions

17:52 Decentralized Verification and Risk Management

22:23 Mitigating Risks in a Fraudulent World

24:14 The Role of KYC in Modern Platforms

25:33 Engaging with Critics

28:50 Historical Parallels: Facebook and Early Internet

30:21 Conspiracy Theories: Google Plus and Media Control

35:37 Proton Email: A Secure Alternative

37:57 Balancing Sovereignty and Realism

42:24 The Path to Sovereignty and Revolution

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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

⚡🏢 FWB111 - Do Quit Your Day Job

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:32:29 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from February 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 shares the major life decision of quitting her job to join her husband Ian full-time in their new venture, nextblock. The conversation highlights their passion for Bitcoin and the revolutionary potential of their new social media company which aims to create an honest marketplace for attention where users get paid to watch ads. The episode delves into their motivations, the challenges they anticipate, and the innovative business model that integrates Bitcoin and Nostr technology. Mandana and Ian discuss the broader impact they think they will made on Bitcoin adoption, aiming to disrupt legacy social media, and provide a transparent ad experience.

01:29 The Big Announcement: Quitting for Bitcoin

04:30 Explaining NextBlock: A Revolutionary Social Media

08:33 The Future of Advertising with NextBlock

20:39 NextBlock's Attention Marketplace Concept

22:51 Building the Proof of Concept: Billboard

27:31 The Vision for NextBlock

33:34 Family Businesses and Job Security

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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

⚡ FWB110 - The Bitcoin Severance Package

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:04:48 GMT

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

Ian and Mandana respond to Trump's crypto executive order, Ross Ulbricht's pardon, the CBDC ban, and meme coins. Mandana talks about people she knows facing career uncertainty from federal government changes, and why Bitcoin could help them. Ian orange-pills a nine-year-old who asks better questions than most adults.

"You don't need their permission to receive Bitcoin, to hold Bitcoin, and to watch your standard of living get better over time."

01:42 Trump Administration's Impact on Bitcoin

03:58 Ross Ulbricht's Pardon

18:01 Central Bank Digital Currencies

27:08 The Government's Role in Measuring Value

33:45 Bitcoin as a Solution for Financial Security

35:47 The Cognitive Dissonance of Fiat vs. Bitcoin

43:38 Bitcoin's Potential to Save Americans

45:09 Educating the Next Generation

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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

⚡🙅 FWB109 - It's Time to Play Family FUD!

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:21:16 GMT

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

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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

⚡📣 FWB108 - Announcing NextBlock Billboard

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

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

Announcing NextBlock Billboard!

Earn Bitcoin for your attention, support innovative projects, and explore a new era of social interaction. May 1st (…ish) mark your calendars!

01:44 Introducing NextBlock Billboard

11:38 The Million Dollar Homepage Inspiration

15:56 Building NextBlock: Challenges and Insights

19:50 Emotional Reactions in Business Decisions

20:18 The Power of Self-Reflection

22:09 NextBlock's Suite of Tools

24:29 The Attention Marketplace and Bitcoin

31:08 Mission Statements and Core Values

36:59 Transparency and Future Plans

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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

⚡⛏️ FWB107 - Strike Integration Is The Way

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:18:09 GMT

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

What Are The Tradeoffs of Requiring KYC On Social Media?

In this episode we delve into the dynamic and ever-evolving world of Bitcoin and Nostr. Explore the impact of integrating Strike, as we discuss innovative solutions to common challenges faced by Bitcoin app developers. From the upcoming ban on TikTok in the U.S. to the intricacies of creating seamless financial transactions, this episode covers it all. Our journey takes us through the potential of Nostr as the next big social and economic platform. Get ready for an insightful and light-hearted conversation on how integrating with platforms like Strike can transform the Bitcoin user experience.

01:25 Challenges with Nostr and Zapping

03:06 Financial Technology in Freedom Tech

10:32 TikTok Ban and Algorithm Discussion

12:52 Connecting People on NextBlock

17:45 Challenges of Indexing Nostr

18:14 Pay Per Search: A Viable Model?

19:39 Issues with Zaps and Wallets

22:29 Strike Integration and Benefits

25:41 NextBlock's Unique Approach

28:01 User Experience and Participation

32:26 Excitement for the Future

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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

⚡🚧 FWB106 - The Bitcoin Startup Business Model

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from December 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Why VC Fund When You Can BTC Fund?

In this episode of 'Flirting with Bitcoin,' Ian and Mandana discuss the intricacies of tech startups, funding in Silicon Valley, and the Bitcoin and Nostr ecosystem. They explore the challenges and strategies behind building their own company, nextblock, without relying on traditional VC funding. Emphasizing the importance of patience, technical leadership, and the unique dynamics of open-source projects, they delve into how Bitcoin's principles can redefine the approach to tech innovation. As they transition into the festive season, they also reflect on their personal experiences and the evolving journey of integrating Bitcoin into their daily lives.

01:19 Holiday Season and The Bitcoin Gift-Giving Strategy

06:12 The Steve Jobs Persona in Silicon Valley

08:38 Open Source Projects vs. Companies

16:04 The Value of Open Source in Bitcoin

23:16 IBM and the Open Source Revolution

25:25 Challenges with OpenSats and Funding

28:35 Venture Capital and the Tech Industry

29:47 Building NextBlock: A New Business Model

31:36 The Role of Developers in Startups

34:59 Decentralization and Bitcoin Companies

43:17 The Future of NextBlock

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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

⚡⏹️ FWB105 - From Concept to Conference

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:09:16 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from December 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Join us on an electrifying journey as we take our groundbreaking social media app from an idea to the global stage at the Adopting Bitcoin Conference in El Salvador.

We delve into the current state of Bitcoin and its integration with social media, emphasizing the potential of Nostr as the 'new internet' driving Bitcoin adoption. The episode features discussions on the innovative business model behind their new company, NextBlock, which enables users to earn Bitcoin by watching advertisements. The hosts share personal stories, highlight the importance of meeting like-minded people at conferences, and explore the challenges and future of integrating Bitcoin and social media. The episode also touches on their unique approach to refining their presentation and the supportive, collaborative nature of the Bitcoin community.

00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Nostr

00:27 Moving to Nostr City

01:29 Adopting Bitcoin Conference Announcement

02:55 The Attention Marketplace Concept

03:58 Understanding Attention as a Commodity

05:15 Comparing Attention and Inflation

06:27 The Future of Advertising with Nextblock

14:18 Opting In and Out of Ads

24:46 Respect in Advertising

27:49 Good vs. Bad Actors in Advertising

28:20 The Attention Marketplace and Its Impact

28:59 The Cost of Unwanted Ads

29:42 Ads in Everyday Life

31:14 Product Placement in Media

34:02 The Future of Advertising and Attention

39:21 Capitalism and Market Choices

45:14 The Role of Bitcoin and Nostr

52:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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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

⚡⛏️ FWB104 - Mine Bitcoin With Your Attention

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:18:59 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from November 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

From Flirting with Bitcoin to Redefining Attention: The Revolutionary Attention Marketplace

In this episode, Ian and Mandana discuss their portable lessons on Bitcoin and the revolutionary concept of the 'Attention Marketplace'. As they gear up for the Adopting Bitcoin Conference in El Salvador, they delve into how Nostr is not just a new form of social media but a foundation for broader Bitcoin adoption. They explore the idea of trading attention for Bitcoin and the implications it has for advertising, social media users, and future marketplaces. They also share insights on the respect-based trade and how it contrasts with the current capitalism-driven exploitation of attention.

00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Nostr

00:27 Moving to Nostr City

01:29 Adopting Bitcoin Conference Announcement

02:55 The Attention Marketplace Concept

03:58 Understanding Attention as a Commodity

05:15 Comparing Attention and Inflation

06:27 The Future of Advertising with Nextblock

14:18 Opting In and Out of Ads

24:46 Respect in Advertising

27:49 Good vs. Bad Actors in Advertising

28:20 The Attention Marketplace and Its Impact

28:59 The Cost of Unwanted Ads

29:42 Ads in Everyday Life

31:14 Product Placement in Media

34:02 The Future of Advertising and Attention

39:21 Capitalism and Market Choices

45:14 The Role of Bitcoin and Nostr

52:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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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

⚡🎸 FWB103 - Tick Tock NextBlock

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:15:56 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from October 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Introducing NextBlock: Revolutionizing Social Media with Bitcoin and Nostr

In this episode, join Ian and Mandana as they reveal their groundbreaking new venture, NextBlock, a social media app designed to pay users in Bitcoin for watching ads. They discuss their inspiration for the project, the innovative attention marketplace, and their experience launching the company at Nostradam in Amsterdam and NostraValley in Pennsylvania. Emphasizing decentralization, transparency, and user empowerment, they outline how NextBlock aims to change the social media landscape and drive mass adoption of Bitcoin and Nostr. Learn about their unique development approach, funding strategies, and vision for a fair and efficient social media ecosystem.

00:00 Introduction to the Concept of Nextblock

01:24 Launching the Company at Nostradam

02:45 Publicizing and Building Nextblock

07:32 The Attention Marketplace Explained

20:59 Designing the Nextblock Experience

27:36 Understanding NPUB and Vibrancy

29:06 Neighborhoods and Block Parties

30:34 Exploring the City and the Wilds

33:45 Monetizing Social Media with Nextblock

36:29 Building Nextblock: Funding and Development

43:41 Consensus Driven Development

50:02 Global Advertising and Decentralization

53:28 Nextblock's Vision and Future

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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

⚡🎸 FWB102 - Wavlake + Nostr = Decentralized Music Label

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from October 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Ian and Mandana explore the value-for-value music economy on Nostr, featuring artists on Wavlake and Fountain. They announce their trip to Bitcoin Amsterdam and hint at launching a new company. Mandana delivers a monologue on how the music industry debases music, drawing a parallel to Kendrick Lamar's takedown of Drake.

"If you want to live in a cool city, you have to feed it."

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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

⚡⛲ FWB101 - Fountain + Nostr = NostrOS

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:36:28 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from September 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

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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

⚡🌆 FWB100 - Nostr City, Bitcoin Island

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:28:29 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from September 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

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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

⚡💊 FWB099 - The Bitcoin Broker

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:07:52 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from July 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

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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

⚡💸 FWB098 - The Global Bank Run Continues

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:16:08 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from July 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

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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

⚡📺 FWB097 - Getting Paid For Your Attention

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from June 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

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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

⚡🗳️ FWB096 - The Bitcoin Voting Bloc(k)

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:52:59 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from June 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

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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

⚡🌍 FWB095 - The Last Fiat Father’s Day

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from June 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

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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

⚡📱 FWB094 - Digital Guillotine

Tue, 21 May 2024 11:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from May 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

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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

⚡🤡 FWB093 - American Schizophrenia

Fri, 10 May 2024 16:11:29 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from May 2024. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

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⚡🍺 FWB092 - The Halving Hangover

Thu, 02 May 2024 23:08:11 GMT

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⚡🫂 FWB090 - "One Of Us! One Of Us!"

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:55 GMT

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⚡🍾 FWB091 - Married To Bitcoin: Part 5 - Halving Day Special

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:11:19 GMT

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⚡📈 FWB089 - That One Episode Recorded Right Before The New All Time High

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:26:33 GMT

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⚡🇸🇻 FWB088 - Pilgrimage To the HODL Land - PART 3

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:49:10 GMT

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⚡🇸🇻 FWB087 - Pilgrimage To the HODL Land - PART 2

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 14:22:47 GMT

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⚡🇸🇻 FWB086 - Pilgrimage To the HODL Land - PART 1

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 14:18:37 GMT

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⚡🪓 Season 3 - The Halving (Teaser)

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:19:50 GMT

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⚡🥂 FWB084 - Season 2 Finale

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 18:16:00 GMT

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⚡⚫ FWB083 - The ETF is a Blackhole

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:59:21 GMT

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⚡🤗 FWB082 - Meanwhile, Bitcoin Keeps Winning

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:06:04 GMT

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⚡📖 FWB081 - Consider Ian An Article You Read

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:13:24 GMT

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⚡🤗 FWB080 - HODL Me Forever

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:58:56 GMT

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⚡🧟 FWB079 - Weak Men Create Hard Times... and Zombies

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:45:06 GMT

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⚡🦸 FWB078 - Gen Z To Gen B[itcoin]

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:26:17 GMT

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⚡🧑‍💼 FWB077 - Ian Roleplays As The 'Yuppie Elite'

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:53:08 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from October 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Mentioned in this episode:

• Why The Yuppie Elite Dismiss Bitcoin [citadel21]

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⚡🧓🏽 FWB076 - The Bitcoin Retirement Plan

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:24:43 GMT

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⚡🤠 FWB075 - Howdy To Texas

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:21:00 GMT

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⚡FWB074 - Ordinals, The Strip Club & Limo Repair Shop of the Block[chain]

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:54:01 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from September 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Mentioned in this episode:

• Bitmain Unveils Antminer S21 Series

• Gentrification And Bitcoin Blockspace: Economic Parallels With Real Estate

• Bull Bitcoin Kicks Off International Expansion in Costa Rica in Partnership with Bitcoin Jungle

• El Salvador to Bring Bitcoin Education in Public Schools as Part of Curriculum in 2024

• Boeing is letting top executives work in small offices near their homes and commute by private jet rather than relocate to its new headquarters

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⚡🧑‍💼 FWB073 - Bitcoin Needs the Strikers More Than Hollywood

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:34:45 GMT

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⚡🤝 FWB072 - Pay Me In Bitcoin

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:21:00 GMT

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⚡👸 FWB071 - Tangent Queen

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:23:13 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from September 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

No more Tangents from the Tangent Queen?! Ian has a dating app on his phone?! Tune in this week while we dive into apps for Bitcoiners, difficulty adjustments for Miners, the power of a neutral arbiter, and the Argentinian elections… We cover it all!

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⚡🦋 FWB070 - Bitcoin Butterfly

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:21:10 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from August 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Mandana shares her personal journey navigating a conversation with someone devoted to saving in fiat currency. It's an episode of understanding, respect, and diving in to the Yuppie Elite!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Why The Yuppie Elite Dismiss Bitcoin

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⚡🤯 FWB069 - Bitcoin Mindset (&Sleep) Training

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:19:40 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from August 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Mentioned in this episode:

• Amboss Launches LINER Index for Measuring BTC Yield [yahoo]

• Rich Men North of Richmond [youtube]

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⚡👱‍♀️ FWB068 - Bitcoin Barbie

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 11:03:00 GMT

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⚡💰 FWB067 - But Are You Bitcoin Rich?

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:31:49 GMT

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⚡💍 FWB066 - Third Party HODLers

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 12:09:47 GMT

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⚡👋 FWB065 - BYEnance

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:24:44 GMT

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⚡💍 FWB064 - Trust But Verify... Your Husband (part 2)

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:49:12 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from June 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Part 2 of Ian and Mandana’s intentional lovers quarrel. What is Ian selling that Mandana isn’t quite yet buying about Bitcoin?

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⚡💍 FWB063 - Trust But Verify... Your Husband (part 1)

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:25:03 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from June 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Ian and Mandana get into an intentional lovers quarrel for the sake of honesty. What is Ian selling that Mandana isn’t quite yet buying about Bitcoin?

Episode’s part 2 coming later this week.

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⚡☀️ FWB062 - Future So Bright

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:45:49 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from June 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Mentioned in this episode:

• Bitcoin Halving Party

• Bankrupt lending platform celsius agrees to purchase bid by fahrenheit [nobsbitcoin]

• Tornado Cash Developer Challenges Chainalysis Data Alleging Criminal Links [nobsbitcoin]

• Fedi Alpha Is Now Available For Testing

• Azteco Bitcoin Vouchers Now Available at 3000+ Vendors in Costa Rica

• Bull Bitcoin Launches No KYC Bitcoin Purchases with Cash or Debit

• Breeze App

• Building the Bitcoin Social Layer in A Bear Market with Fountain [Twitter Spaces]

• Knut Svanholm ∞/21M

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⚡👜 FWB061 - Securing The Bag 2023

Thu, 25 May 2023 11:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from May 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Mentioned in this episode:

• Pizza Day [Bitcoin Magazine]

• Block Wars [Bitcoin Magazine]

• Trezor & Wasabi [Bitcoin University]

• Trezor & Wasabi [Chris Blec]

• Ledger [Bitcoin University]

Full Nodes

• Bitcoin Core w/ External Hard drive *

• Umbrel *

• Start9

• Mynode

• Nodl

Desktop Wallets

• Sparrow *

• Nunchuk

• Specter

• Green Wallet

• Blue Wallet

Mobile Wallets

• Blue Wallet *

• Nunchuk

• Samourai

• Green Wallet

Lightning Wallets

• Alby (nostr one tap zap) *

• Strike (pay lightning invoices with USD) *

• Zeus (connect directly to your full node) *

• Phoenix

• Wallet of Satoshi

• CashApp

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⚡FWB060 - If you liked it then you should've put a Zap on it!

Wed, 17 May 2023 14:28:56 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from May 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Are one tap zaps the killer app for nostr? [Block #789552]

Join Mandana and Ian in this week's episode as they dive into the latest Bitcoin and Nostr news. First, the upcoming #NostrAsia conference, set to take place in Tokyo and Hong Kong simultaneously on Nov 1-3 and then "one tap zaps," the newest feature sweeping across all major Nostr clients, that makes sending Bitcoin as simple as a “like”. Shifting gears to Bitcoin, Ian breaks down the recent weeks of high transaction fees and their impact on the Bitcoin community. Additionally, Ian sheds light on Swan and Strike's approaches to navigate the new limitations imposed by Prime Trust's availability in North Carolina, offering a glimpse into the evolving landscape of the industry. Tune in to stay informed about the dynamic world of Nostr and gain valuable perspectives on the shifting rules of the game.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Prime Trust

• Strike

• Swan

• Nostrasia

• Alby

• Binance Closes Down in Canada

• BlockFi Users Can Withdraw $300M From Custodial Wallets But Not $375M From Interest-Bearing Accounts

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⚡🏛️ FW₿059 - The Bitcoin Policy Institute Summit

Wed, 10 May 2023 17:42:58 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from May 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

How To Support The Pod

• Strike

• CashApp

• Lightning

Mentioned in this episode:

• Bitcoin Policy Institute

• Full livestream

• Human Rights Panel

• The Bitcoin Classic - Atlanta June 23rd and 24th

• Bridger Solutions

• Nakamoto Heating Solutions

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⚡🏴‍☠️ FW₿058 - Silk Road's Slippery Slope

Mon, 01 May 2023 22:39:25 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from May 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Were people really getting drugs delivered to their house?

On this episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, we take a trip down memory lane and discuss the original Silk Road, an infamous online marketplace where people could buy and sell drugs and other goods using Bitcoin. We discuss the impact of Silk Road on the early Bitcoin community, including the challenges it posed to Bitcoin's reputation and the subsequent crackdown by law enforcement agencies.

We also have some important news to share regarding our bounty program. Due to popular demand and to keep the fun going, we have decided to continue the program, but with a reduced payout. Tune in to find out the new reward amounts, and how you can still participate in the program.

So sit back, relax, and join us as we explore the colorful history of the Bitcoin community and share some exciting updates on the show

Mentioned in this episode:

• Free Ross Ulbricht

• Ross’s Twitter Account

• Clemency for Ross Ulbricht, Serving Double Life + 40 Years for an E-commerce Website [Change.org]

• While others go free, Ross Ulbricht faces excessive prison time [Bitcoin Magazine]

• The Rise and Fall of Silk Road - Part 1 [Wired]

• The Rise and Fall of Silk Road - Part 2 [Wired]

• Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Loses His Life Sentence Appeal [Wired]

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⚡🏴‍☠️ FW₿057 - Silk Road 2.0

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:18:15 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from April 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Has the Dread Pirate Roberts returned? [Block #786282]

But seriously, folks, we're thrilled to see the power of user-generated content in action. It's the future of podcasting, and we're happy to be at the forefront of this revolution. We also dive into the latest news in the Bitcoin world, including the recent surge in adoption and what it means for the traditional financial system. And, as always, we're not afraid to tackle the big questions, like whether CivKit, the proposed decentralized marketplace, is the next Silk Road or the next Amazon. Join us for a fun and enlightening episode, as we continue to flirt with the unknown and embrace the chaos.

(generated by gpt4)

Mentioned in this episode:

• Oshi

• CivKit peer-to-peer marketplace white paper

• The Silk Road (part 1)

• The Silk Road (part 2)

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⚡💰 FW₿056 - 2000 Satoshis Bounty

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:55:23 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from April 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

This is what Value4Value is all about

Mandana and Ian give quick updates on the CashApp and RoboSats conversations from last week before announcing the #flirtingwithbitcoinclips bounty program for listeners on fountain. They are paying 1000 sats for every clip made on fountain from now on. But it doesn’t stop there. If you share it on Nostr and tag the pod they will zap the post and additional 1000 sats.

Mentioned in this episode:

• RoboSats v0.4.3-alpha adds support for the Toman

• CashApp CEO was a crime of passion not a random act of violence

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⚡🤔 FW₿055 - ¿Dónde Está El Bitcoin?

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 17:50:38 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from April 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Are Bitcoin and freedom the same thing?

Mandana, Ian, and now Kian, exchange views on the current state of Bitcoin and what the implications are for El Salvador’s recent favorable changes to technology tax law.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Cash App CEO and MobileCoin Exec Bob Lee Fatally Stabbed in San Francisco

• Former CEO of Terra Do Kwon Arrested in Montenegro

• Satoshi Nakamoto’s Birthday

• RoboSats Reached A Record P2P Trading Volume in March

• Strike Launches Cheap, Instant Remittances to Vietnam

• El Salvador Eliminates All Taxes On Technology Innovations

• theshadybitcoinbaby.com

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⚡⛓️FW₿054 - TikTok Next Block

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:54:17 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from April 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

FW₿054 - TikTok Next Block

Ian and Mandana discuss the recent testimony of the CEO of TikTok in Congress and about a letter signed by tech leaders like Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak, among others, calling for a halt to open AI development and how this connects to Bitcoin and the opinions of the Bitcoin community. The episode also touched upon OpenAI, a company that started as a nonprofit, which aimed to open-source all AI technology to prevent anyone from having an upper hand in the industry and creating dangerous robots. OpenAI eventually became a for-profit company and partnered with Microsoft, which bought a stake in the company, but Microsoft doesn't own OpenAI. The podcast explained why tech leaders are concerned about OpenAI and AI models, and how a billion-dollar investment in OpenAI by Microsoft could potentially result in complete control over the company.

(Summary generated by GPT-4)

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⚡👶FW₿053 - We're Back Baby!

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:02:53 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from March 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Did we mine our first block? [Block #781576]

In this episode, Ian and Mandana share the exciting news of their new baby Kian, who was born on the same day as the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank. As passionate Bitcoin investors, they dive into the world of Bitcoin and discuss its unpredictable value, hoping it will pay off so they can afford more than just baby wipes. They also dream of their child growing up to be a Bitcoin billionaire, or at least not thinking Bitcoin is some fictional video game money. As they navigate the challenges of being Bitcoin investors and new parents, they hope to find a balance between risk and reward, so they're not the couple who spent their kid's college fund on a meme coin.

(summary generated by GPT-4)

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⚡🚢 FW₿052 - Bitcoin Refugees

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from February 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Can I afford to not buy Bitcoin?

What’s the realistic timeline for leaving the Fiat world and moving to Bitcoin island? Mandana questions Ian on his latest projections with the growing evidence that our economy is broken. Ian updates us on the NFTs in Bitcoin discourse, Wyoming protecting our Private Keys, and El Salvador opening a Bitcoin Embassy in good ol’ Texas. Is it time to get your escape plan ready? Ian makes his case.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Senator Lumis

• Caitlyn Long

• Custodia Bank

• Code Is Speech Case (Bernstein v. US Dept. of Justice)

• How America Took Out The Nord Stream Pipeline

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⚡💰 FW₿051 - B*tch Better Have My Bitcoin

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:03:33 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from February 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Does Rihanna Have Bitcoin? [Block #776202]

It's your last chance to enter the latest #FlirtingWithBitcoinChallange and this time Mandana wants you to buy Bitcoin for your valentine, or yourself.

@npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aec

However, if you post on Twitter or Instagram we’re only matching up to $25. Make sure you tag the pod

Twitter - @flirtingwithbtc

Instagram - @flirtingwithbitcoin

But no matter where you post make sure you include the hashtag #FlirtingWithBitcoinChallange

All entries gotta be posted by Valentine's night!

This week we dive into Bitcoin Island happenings including the SEC fining Kraken, our new ‘Flirting With Nostr’ segment that explains “Zaps” on Damus, and NFTs now finding their way on the Bitcoin Blockchain (inscriptions).

Ian closes it out explaining why he thinks Rihanna and other artists will soon be saying B*tch Better Have My Bitcoin. The future is decentralized, and Jack Dorsey & Jay-Z’s Tidal may lead the way for musicians - yayo, yayo!

Nostr Clients

Damus (iOS)

Amethyst (Android)

Snort (Web)

Astral (Web)

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FW₿050 - Feel the Love - 200,000 Satoshi Giveaway

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:09:56 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from February 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Is Bitcoin love? [Block #774916]

It’s February and with another consumerism based holiday ahead of us, Mandana wants to do another #FlirtingWithBitcoinChallange. Gift your honey, or yourself, Bitcoin and one lucky winner will get matched by the pod! Post on #Nostr to get matched up to $50 USD in Bitcoin, or $25 USD on Twitter or Instagram. Ian pitches dimes and satscards as the best way to gift Bitcoin.

This week Ian further explains how Nostr and Bitcoin are intertwined, why it’s worth paying attention to its growth, and what it could mean for countries like China. Mandana reflects on 2 years of marriage, and more importantly 50 episodes of the pod. We’re just getting started!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Bitcoin is Love

• SATSCARD

• OPENDIME

• Damus

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FW₿049 - Nostr & El Salvador THRIVING on Bitcoin Island

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from January 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Why are only Bitcoiners on Nostr?

Looks like the Nostr protocol is has found its groove as the new Twitter for Bitcoiners. Mandana, officially a Nostr OG, wonders what it’ll take for non-Bitcoiners to “get it” and join. Photo sharing? Make it the new TikTok? Ian says it’s bigger than that. Also, last week Mandana did her first Key Check. Do you know how to do yours? And finally, the Bukelle administration is paying off debt that was taken on by previous corrupt administrations… unlike any administration in the US in the last 20 years. Ain’t that interesting!

Mentioned in this episode:

Nostr - https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nostr

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FW₿048 - A Star is ReBorn

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:23:56 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from January 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Well, well, well. After a rough 2022, Bitcoin just moved +25% in a week. Is Ian gloating? Does Mandana have more conviction for Bitcoin? Or more importantly, does she want to sell? What does this “pump” mean amidst the SEC coming after Gemini and Genius. Could this be the year that alt coins finally get taken down? Ian and Mandana think so. What do you think?

Mentioned in this episode:

Bitcoin Price And Risk Assets Jump In Correlated Move

KYC-Free Bitcoin

• https://relai.app/

• https://www.bittr.org/

• https://peachbitcoin.com/

Android Nostr Clients:

• https://github.com/KoalaSat/nostros

• https://github.com/vitorpamplona/amethyst

SEC Charges Gemini and Genisis

Genesis Files For Bankruptcy

GBTC 2% Management Fees

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FW₿047 - 1 Year Anniversary

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from January 2023. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

New Year, Same Schemes [Block #771180]

Looks like we’ve made it! Mandana and Ian celebrate their first anniversary of making the pod and Bitcoin’s 14th birthday. Hello terrible teens? Mandana wonders if Bitcoiners have learned their lesson yet when it comes to storage. Ian catches her up to the latest imploding crypto company. Seems like the Winklevoss twins’ (remember them? Think Facebook origin story) crypto exchange Gemini and Genesis, owned by Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group, just cost their customers $900 million worth of coins. Oh, and a non-crypto bank, Silvergate, may also collapse. Check your money storage folks! No one is safe.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Kings Day

• Bitcoin in Puerto Rico

• Fountain App Update v0.6.x

• Bitcoin Turns 14

• Spend Your Bitcoin

• Bitcoin Tulips

• Bitcoin Cards

• Proof Of Keys Day

• Bitcoin core developer claims to have lost 200+ BTC in hack

• Sydney airport seizure of phone and laptop 'alarming', say privacy groups

• Bitcoin Hash Rate Suffers Near 40% Drop Amid U.S. Deadly Winter Storm

• Gemini vs DCG

• Genesis Owes Gemini Earn Users $900M: Report

• Winkelvii Public Letter to DCG

• Gemini Officially Terminates Crypto Earn Program Amid DCG, Genesis Spat

• Block Wars

• Silvergate Bank Run

• Letter From Silvergate CEO

• Ukraine Partners With FTX, Everstake to Launch New Crypto Donation Website

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🎆FWB046 - End of The Year, & the Dip?

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 16:30:38 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from December 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Am I a real bitcoiner yet?

After a year of making the pod, Ian and Mandana reflect on major stories, lessons learned, and what lies ahead for Bitcoin next year. If this was your first year learning about Bitcoin, are you convinced that Bitcoin is the best money? After experiencing this year’s volatility, will you HODL next time Bitcoin goes up? Or will you cash out? Do you have the conviction of a Bitcoin Maxi, or like Mandana, are you just not there yet?

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⚡🎁 FWB045 - #flirtingwithbitcoinholidaychallenge

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:53:32 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from December 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

250k Satoshi Giveaway!

As the holidays approach that can only mean one thing, Ian’s 40th Birthday is right around the corner and Mandana has finally figured out a gift he actually wants. The gift of Bitcoin. Not for himself, but for everyone else. This year Ian is asking everyone to get Bitcoin for themselves instead of buying him a gift for his birthday and we are encouraging our listeners to do the same with friends & family this holiday season.

The “challenge”,

• Buy $40 of Bitcoin for yourself and/or convince someone to buy Bitcoin for themselves instead of buying you a gift.

• Follow us on Twitter and/or Instagram

• Share proof of purchase on Twitter or Instagram by tagging the pod and using the hashtag #FlirtingWithBitcoinHolidayChallange.

• On December 26th, Ian’s Birthday, we will pick one lucky winner and match up to $40 for his 40th birthday.

We hope this challenge resonates with you, and this episode helps you get a few more friends and family on the Bitcoin path. Let’s all spread some Bitcoin cheer!

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⚡👽 FWB044 - The (FT)X-Files

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:56 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from December 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Why has no one been arrested from the FTX collapse?

Ian fills Mandana in on the latest developments that include outrageously biased media coverage, Kanye-esque SBF interviews, laundering stolen funds through Ethereum, and even a mysterious death… Maybe murder! Will SBF join our pod next to explain himself? The first question would be… How was FTX the biggest exchange but they didn’t hold any Bitcoin?

NOTE!

After we recorded the episode, Coffeezilla got SBF to do an interview with him. It appears that he got him to admit to fraud. You be the judge.

Video

Mentioned in this episode:

Bloomberg Passed on the FTX Story?!

Coffezilla Grills SBF on Twitter Spaces

Larry David Super Bowl Commercial

Hackers Laundering Stolen FTX Funds Using Ethereum

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⚡FWB043 - Santa Claus is Fiat

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:28:53 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from November 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Does Bitcoin vibe with the holidays?

Mandana pokes fun at Ian's schtick of calling almost every aspect of their lives "fiat". Is Thanksgiving fiat? Black Friday? Christmas? Ian makes the case against Santa Claus. Mandana agrees not to lie to their future children about imaginary men who watch them in exchange for gifts. The Bitcoin mindset is here to make your life easier this holiday season. You're welcome!

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⚡FWB042 - FTX is F*cked

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:34:37 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from November 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Another day, another major Crypto company falls. Mandana wonders why FTX news has crept into her normal media outlets. Ian reviews what she’s learned without his help thanks to Roca News, and fills in the gaps that only Bitcoiners seem to see. Mandana asks if this will finally end the trading of cryptocurrencies tied to exchanges such as FTX’s token FTT. Ian tries to drive the point home that ignoring crypto and Bitcoin is no longer an option. If you care about your hard-earned money, you need to pay close attention to who you “trust” to store your money. And if you trust no one, there is always Bitcoin.

Mentioned in this episode:

RocaNews

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⚡FWB041 - A Free Iran with Bitcoin

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:21:09 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from November 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Can Bitcoin help the international Free Iran movement?

Mandana, a child of Iran, wants to learn step by step how Iranians and the diaspora can utilize Bitcoin for financial freedom during this historic fight against the oppressive Islamic Republic of Iran. Ian, who always points to Bitcoin as a tool for revolution, identifies a reliable Bitcoin exchange and wallet that can be used by those in Iran to convert their Tomans to Bitcoin. Mandana asks how it all works in terms of foreign sanctions against Iran and the privacy needed to move money around during this volatile time of high inflation and national instability. Ian walks her through the varying degrees of security and privacy that can be achieved and opens the door for more questions from our listeners around the world.

Women. Life. Freedom!

Mentioned in this episode:

Crypto exchange Binance helped Iranian firms trade $8 billion despite sanctions

Iranian Bitcoin Exchange

Samourai Wallet

Muun Wallet

Blue Wallet

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⚡💍 FWB040 - Married With Bitcoin - Part 4

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from November 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

This is Part 4 of a 4-part series

Can I get sick of Bitcoin even if I host a podcast about it?

Continuing this ~intimate~ series, Mandana defends the perspective of the less interested person in a Bitcoin relationship. Sometimes she wants to talk just about anything else. Ian shares why and when he tried to show restraint, but often it’s the most interesting thing on his mind. Mandana asks for slack in moments she’s not receptive, because she is giving as much as she can to share an interest with her husband. Ian shares his tips on how to ease someone unreceptive into Bitcoin talks, they worked on Mandana! Hey, maybe one day you too could have a Bitcoin podcast with your uninterested spouse!

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⚡📰FWB039 - SATurday Morning Roundup

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:34:11 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from October 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

News of the week:

• Erlay makes it easier to run a Bitcoin node

• The AT Protocol

• Riot Announces 1 GW Mining Facility in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas

• US 'oil for security' formula faces setback as Saudi Arabia shows interest in joining BRICS

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⚡💍 FWB038 - Married With Bitcoin - Part 3

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:51:47 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from October 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

This is Part 3 of a 4-part series

Is Bitcoin better for family planning?

Keeping the conversation going about their relationship and future, Ian shares Jimmy Song's latest essay about the theory that fiat debases the value of having a family. Mandana questions the incentive structures around the cost of raising a family. Ian explains how living on a Bitcoin Standard can shift people’s reliance on the government back to the family; a way of living Mandana relates to given her own upbringing and her big "crazy" family. Because of Bitcoin, and Mandana, Ian says his goal is to build generational wealth for their grandchildren (and maybe to also get his own farm).

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⚡📰 FWB037 - SATurday Morning Roundup

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 01:40:14 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from October 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Articles

• Crusoe Energy Systems Acquires Great American Mining

• Coin Center is Suing OFAC Over Its Tornado Cash Sanction

• LND v0.15.2-beta: Hotfix Release to Fix Sync Issue, Update ASAP

• European Union Announces New Sanctions Against Russia Including a "Ban" on All Russian Bitcoin Wallets

• Celsius Disclosed Names and Transaction History of All Users During Bankruptcy: Any Wallet That Interacted with Celsius is Now Publicly Linked to Government ID

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⚡FWB036 - PayPal Ain't Your Pal

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:10 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from October 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Is my bank account in danger, girl?

Mandana learns about how and why #BankruptPaypal was trending over the weekend and gets a breakdown of how easy it is to replace with alternatives like CashApp or Strike. Ian reminds Mandana about the financial repression we’ve seen this year and how Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are the next step. Ian makes the pitch to switch as Mandana compares it to the slow move her friends made to Signal for private messaging. Hey, your nude photos & money deserve the same level of privacy, don’t you think?

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⚡ 📰 FWB035 - SATurday Morning Roundup - StackChain | Lugano, Switzerland | Bitcoin Lake Guatemala | BTCGBP | Tornado Cash

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:39:40 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from October 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

News of the week:

StackChain Reaches 7.5B Satoshis

McDonald's and other businesses now accept Bitcoin payments in Lugano, Switzerland

The Guatemalan Lake Town Mining Bitcoin With Used Cooking Oil

Bitcoin volume spikes with market uncertainty in the UK

Arrested Tornado Cash Developer to Stay in Jail After Appeal Rejected: Property may be Seized and Auctioned

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⚡💍 FWB034 - Married With Bitcoin - Part 2

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 18:05:19 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from October 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

This is Part 2 of a 4-part series

Is Our Future Really Set With Bitcoin?

Mandana notices that, like Ian, she's been unreasonably calm about inflation and market crashes but also questions how and when they'll benefit from their Bitcoin if they never sell. Ian attempts to explain the difference between saving and spending Bitcoin and how their initial strategy of combining finances set them up for Bitcoin success with the ultimate goal of “retiring his wife”. In addition to the Satoshi Savings Calculator, Ian shows Mandana one of the websites, Priced In Bitcoin, that helped him convert to the Satoshi mindset and build conviction in the idea that “when you live on a Bitcoin standard, everything has been getting cheaper!”

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⚡ FWB033 - Weekly Roundup - Strike | Bitnob | Compute North | Bank of England

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:38:52 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from September 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

News of the week:

[Strike Raises $80m in New Funding Led by Ten31](https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/strike-raises-90m/? utm_source=flirting-with-bitcoin)

[Bitcoin Exchange 'Bitnob' Launches in Kenya: Includes Integration With the M-Pesa Network Enabling 50m Users to Easily Send and Receive via Lightning From Their Phones](https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitnob-kenya-mpesa/? utm_source=flirting-with-bitcoin)

[Bitcoin Mining Hosting Provider Compute North Has Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection in a Federal Court](https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/compute-north-bankruptcy/? utm_source=flirting-with-bitcoin)

Bank of England bails out BlackRock

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⚡💍FWB032 - Married With Bitcoin - Part 1

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:00:22 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from September 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

This is Part 1 of a 4-part series

Am I a good wife for being open to Bitcoin?

Mandana gets personal about why she trusted Ian when he first approached her about saving their money in Bitcoin. Ian shares his experience on how he slowly orange-pilled Mandana. Your favorite Bitcoin couple then does a little roleplay to show you how you can initiate the "let's buy Bitcoin" conversation with someone you love.

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⚡🍌FWB031 - From Banana To Bitcoin Republic

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 19:41:51 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from September 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Could Bitcoin Fix Broken Democracies?

Mandana gets the rundown on "The Merge™" and its consequences to the Ethereum ecosystem. Ian shares his conspiracy theory on the US Government's possible involvement and breaks down why Bitcoin is the long-term solution to ending financial corruption in all democracies.

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⚡FWB030 - One Block At A Time

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 23:44:48 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from September 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Does Bitcoin create a better way of measuring time?

Mandana gets filled in on the ongoing Bitcoin adoption happening all around the world. In addition to being the Internet’s money, Ian explains why Bitcoin is also the Internet’s new and improved way of measuring time.

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⚡FWB029 - The Satoshi Savings Calculator

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:22:32 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from August 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

How much Bitcoin do I need?

Mandana shows off her husband’s latest project, The Satoshi Savings Calculator. Featured in the FWB website, this free tool drives home the long term mentality needed for Bitcoin holders. Ian explains why he made the calculator and why he thinks it can help you reach your #goals.

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⚡🎓 FWB028 - The Miseducation Of Bitcoin

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 23:04:20 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from August 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Do I need college to really “get” Bitcoin?

Mandana wonders whether the Ethereum drama will hurt Bitcoin adoption with so many people still not understanding Bitcoin’s potential. Ian introduces resources like Saylor Academy & Bitcoin Cannon and breaks down the difference between Fiat and Bitcoin education (hint: no barrier to entry & free). For once, curiosity doesn’t kill the cat.

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⚡🪨 Ep 027 - Can You Smell What The BlackRock Is Cooking?

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:20:18 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from August 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Are the wealthy about to become Bitcoiners?

Ian breaks down how private equity firms like BlackRock impact shifts in the housing market and the newest way they want to preserve their clients' wealth. Mandana questions how BlackRock can “offer” Bitcoin as an investment option (can't anyone just buy it?) and what it means for the price of Bitcoin.

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⚡🤞 FWB026 - Bitcoin for the Irresponsible

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:44:11 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from August 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Am I too irresponsible for Bitcoin?

Ian breaks down Fedi and Fedimint, a new app and protocol built on Bitcoin to enable knowledgable Bitcoiners to create small, distributed "Bitcoin banks" to help the "less responsible" hold and use Bitcoin without the fear of forgetting or losing their keys; a great alternative to holding your coins on an exchange. Mandana questions the security of a "community mint" and theorizes with Ian what this means for the future of Bitcoin adoption.

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⚡💪 FWB025 - Bitcoin For The Rest Of Us

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:07:10 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from August 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Is Bitcoin an offensive or defensive weapon of the coming financial war?

Mandana questions Russia and China’s intentions for creating a new reserve currency as Ian breaks down how emulating a financial system that is currently collapsing may not be the best way to beat the Americans.

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⚡⛵ FWB024 - All Aboard For Bitcoin Island

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:00:50 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from July 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Can Bitcoin help Sri Lanka?

Mandana learns how the Sri Lanka Government's bankruptcy left its citizens in the same position as Celcius users. Ian explains how "financially emigrating to #Bitcoin island" is the only guaranteed way for anyone anywhere to protect themselves from the same fate.

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⚡🥶 FWB023 - Bitcoin Chills Texas Heat Wave

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:07:57 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from July 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Are Bitcoin miners heroes?

Mandana learns how Bitcoin can bring more flexibility and redundancy to the electrical grid as Ian breaks down how Bitcoin mining operations can behave like a battery… that also makes money.

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⚡ FWB022 - The Schiff Hits The Fan

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:11:37 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from July 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Does Bitcoin gloat?

Ian spills the tea about how vocal Bitcoin villain Peter Schiff’s bank was shut down by the Puerto Rican government. Mandana wonders if this is the first of many bank crackdowns around the world but Ian always brings it back to Bitcoin.

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🎆 FWB021 - Content Creators! Declare Independence!

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:45:52 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from July 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Does Bitcoin bring freedom to content creators?

Ian and Mandana praise the Value4Value model after seeing the results of streaming satoshis to listeners of last week's episode on Fountain Podcasts. Ian explains why Bitcoin and Lightning will bring this model to the masses.

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⚡🎉 FWB020 - Free Bitcoin Giveaway

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:36:49 GMT

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I can get paid in Bitcoin to listen to a podcast?

Ian breaks down Fountain Podcasts and Stacker News; the future of content creation on a Bitcoin standard. Mandana's eyes are opened to a new business model, value4value, and what it means for today's "greedy" tech giants.

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Ep 019 - Crypto Winter Starts at 0° Celsius

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:15:35 GMT

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Is MY Bitcoin safe? Mandana scans media coverage to see if anyone is covering Bitcoin right. Ian gets serious and says it’s time to secure your Bitcoin to protect yourself from getting wiped out as the crypto Ponzi scheme unravels.

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Ep 018 - Bitcoin Is The Silent Protest [Chipotle accepts Bitcoin, Terra/Luna V2, Inflation Protection, Opt-Out of Inflationary Policies, Cypherpunks]

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:28:31 GMT

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Is Bitcoin a rebel WITH a cause? Mandana gets an update on the crypto crash and wonders what it all means for Bitcoin. Ian makes the case that alt-coins use the same inflationary playbook as the US government and why Buying Bitcoin is the only true way to protest these inflationary policies.

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Ep 017 - Panic! At The Crypto

Mon, 23 May 2022 17:32:07 GMT

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Is Bitcoin crashing? Mandana wonders if they’re about to take an L with this market collapse. Ian drags the Ponzi Schemes of “Stable Coins” and explains how they’re all finally getting exposed. Stream now to calm your panic and learn how to keep your Bitcoin safe.

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Ep 016 - Bitcoin In The Time of Inflation

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from April 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Do I have to love myself before Bitcoin can love me? As inflation hits the highest point in 40 years, Mandana wonders if Ian is coming down with a case of the I-told-you-sos. Ian breaks down why the next five years may be the final chance for everyone to own a single Bitcoin.

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Ep 015 - 2022 Miami Bitcoin Conference Recap

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:00:00 GMT

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Did Bitcoin just have a glow-up? Mandana asks why this weekend's Bitcoin Conference got Ian so hyped. Ian covers the announcements that had the attendees, and the tech industry, shook and why this time next year we'll be able to use Bitcoin as easily as a credit card.

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Ep 014 - For The Culture Part 2 - [Strike, Cash App, Swan Bitcoin, Amber, Jack Mallers, Jack Dorsey, Aleks Svetski]

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:39:51 GMT

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Wait, where should I buy Bitcoin? With her alt-coin curiosity satisfied, Mandana remembers that she should only be focusing on Bitcoin. Ian recommends his top four apps to convert fiat to Bitcoin, and the Bitcoin visionaries that run them

Bitcoin Only Sellers

Strike

Cash App

Swan Bitcoin

Amber

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FWB013 - Securing The Bag - Part 3 - Hardware Wallets

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:55:47 GMT

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How private is Bitcoin really? Mandana explores the even more secure option of "cold storage" and learns how shady she can really get. Ian shows that we're already living in the future with the different hardware wallet options already on the market

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FWB012 - Securing The Bag - Part 2 - Software Wallets

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from March 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

How can I know Bitcoin is all mine?

Mandana is getting possessive and is shopping for a wallet to store her Bitcoin. ian makes the case for taking Bitcoin off the exchanges, connecting the dots on the Canadian trucker protests and the financial sanctions against Russia.

Wallets

Blue Wallet

Muun

Samourai

Nunchuk

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FWB011 - How To Spot An Alt-Coin Scam

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:00:00 GMT

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Is Bitcoin really our only option?

Mandana gets curious why so many different cryptocurrencies keep popping up and Ian explains how so many projects have successfully pulled off the scam.

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FWB010 - NFT stands for Digital Beanie Babies

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:00:00 GMT

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Should we swipe left on NFTs?

Finally, Mandana convinces Ian to spend some time explaining why he thinks they're all a scam. Ian demystifies the unnecessary "tech" behind NFT ownership and convinces Mandana that Bitcoin technology remains the better option when attaching value to something.

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FWB009 - Collateral Damage

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from February 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

What makes Bitcoin get up in the morning?

Mandana tries to get to the root of why Bitcoin was created 13 years ago. Ian puts it all in perspective, explaining the Dollar's glow up since the 40s that then got canceled when Nixon stopped paying his bills and made the '08 crash inevitable.

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FWB008 - For the Culture

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from February 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Who are Bitcoin's friends though?

Mandana gets a crash course in Bitcoiners and the slang they use. Ian spills the tea on the community and warns that spreading FUD will get you cut.

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FWB007 - Trust Issues & Satoshis

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:30:58 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from February 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Is Bitcoin shady?

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FWB006 - Bae'cation to El Salvador's Bitcoin Beach

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:11:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from February 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Is Bitcoin Land closer than we think?

Mandana investigates how El Salvadorian President, Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) became Bitcoin’s biggest bestie and Ian explains how to move money out of any country.

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FWB005 - Passing the Vibe Check

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:20:37 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from January 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Is it too late to fall for Bitcoin?

Mandana gets in her feelings about sleeping on Bitcoin for so long and Ian lays out the timeline on how it has got so many simping.

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FWB004 - Bitcoin’s Energy Hits Different

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 21:38:44 GMT

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Can Bitcoin ghost me?

Mandana digs into mining and Ian makes it spiritual, linking Bitcoin to Norouz, the Persian New Year.

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FWB003 - Securing the Bag

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:04:30 GMT

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Can Bitcoin handle our trust issues?

Mandana officially enters “the talking stage” and Ian explains why owning Bitcoin is such a flex.

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FWB002 - Bitcoin Is Also the Villian

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:04:14 GMT

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Is Bitcoin a baddie?

Mandana gets to the bottom of why haters stay mad and Ian spills the tea on the shady side of Bitcoin.

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FWB001 - Bitcoin Is The Main Character

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:00:00 GMT

An older episode of Flirting with Bitcoin, from January 2022. Since then, we built NextBlock, a video social app without ads or an algorithm: https://nextblock.city

Does the world need another podcast?

Mandana makes the case and Ian explains why other cryptos are probably F-boys.

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Welcome To Flirting With ₿itcoin

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 23:55:47 GMT

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