Welcome to OffZero, the new Podcast from the team at <a href="https://learnbitcoin.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LearnBitcoin.io</a> hosted by Keith Laska, aka Professor ₿. We strive for an informal and relaxed atmosphere so that you can learn about Bitcoin topics comfortably.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
OffZero from LearnBitcoin.io
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Welcome to OffZero, the new Podcast from the team at <a href="https://learnbitcoin.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LearnBitcoin.io</a> hosted by Keith Laska, aka Professor ₿. We strive for an informal and relaxed atmosphere so that you can learn about Bitcoin topics comfortably.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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May 29, 2024
OffZero with Eric Balchunas | Episode 11
<p>Today, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg. Eric shares his expertise on the explosive success of Bitcoin spot ETFs and their impact on the market. Throughout the episode, they discuss the unexpected approval of the Ethereum spot ETF, the differences between Bitcoin ETFs and the spot market, institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs, and the influence of financial advisors and middle America RIAs. They also delve into the political influences on crypto regulation, the role of ETF flows in Bitcoin's price movements, and the future of digital assets.</p><br><p>If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing.</p><br><p>Where to find Eric:</p><p>- X/ Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/EricBalchunas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@EricBalchunas</a></p><p>- LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbalchunas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ericbalchunas</a></p><br><p>Eric's Charity Choice: <a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.autismspeaks.org/</a></p><br><p>IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p>00:00 - Intro to Ilya and Megawatt</p><p>02:51 - Getting into Bitcoin during the 2017 bull market</p><p>05:38 - Demystifying how Bitcoin mining works</p><p>09:36 - Tips for starting a small-scale mining operation</p><p>12:04 - Misconceptions about mining's energy use</p><p>15:39 - Revitalizing communities with mining</p><p>18:33 - Concerns over proposed federal mining taxes</p><p>23:13 - Education key to state-level advocacy</p><p>25:58 - Thoughts on Bitcoin ETFs</p><p>30:07 - Importance of user-friendly Bitcoin access</p><p>32:49 - Miners providing grid balancing services</p><p>36:03 - Where to find Ilya online</p><br><p>Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us.</p><br><p>Website: <a href="https://learnbitcoin.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">learnbitcoin.io</a></p><br><p>Follow Us on other Platforms!</p><p>- X/ Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/LearnBitcoin_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@LearnBitcoin_</a></p><p>- LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin</a></p><br><p>DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 11, 2024
OffZero with Ilya Rekhter | Episode 10
<p>Today, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing Ilya Rekhter. Ilya is the CEO of Megawatt, a sustainable Bitcoin miner in Indiana. Throughout the episode, Ilya explains how he got started in the 2017 bull market and his path into Bitcoin mining. They also discuss how mining works, rebutting energy concerns, using mining to revitalize communities, fighting proposed federal taxes, educating state legislators, his thoughts on the recent ETFs approval, the need for easy Bitcoin access options, and how miners help stabilize grids. </p><br><p>If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing. </p><br><p>Where to find Ilya:</p><p>- X/ Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ilyaXindy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ilyaXindy</a> </p><p>- LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilya-rekhter-434aa2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ilya-rekhter-434aa2/</a></p><br><p>Ilya's Charity Choice: <a href="https://twitter.com/skot9000" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@skot9000</a>'s <a href="https://bitaxe.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bitaxe.org/</a></p><br><p>IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p>00:00 - Intro to Ilya and Megawatt </p><p>02:51 - Getting into Bitcoin during the 2017 bull market </p><p>05:38 - Demystifying how Bitcoin mining works </p><p>09:36 - Tips for starting a small-scale mining operation</p><p>12:04 - Misconceptions about mining's energy use </p><p>15:39 - Revitalizing communities with mining </p><p>18:33 - Concerns over proposed federal mining taxes </p><p>23:13 - Education key to state-level advocacy </p><p>25:58 - Thoughts on Bitcoin ETFs </p><p>30:07 - Importance of user-friendly Bitcoin access </p><p>32:49 - Miners providing grid balancing services </p><p>36:03 - Where to find Ilya online</p><br><p>Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us.</p><br><p>Website: <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/659b259cc41ac10016c8d107/shows/659b2be1b55ace00177c660d/episodes/learnbitcoin.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">learnbitcoin.io</a></p><br><p>Follow Us on other Platforms!</p><p>- X/ Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/LearnBitcoin_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@LearnBitcoin_</a></p><p>- LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin</a></p><br><p>DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 4, 2024
OffZero with Isaiah Douglass | Episode 9
<p>Today, Professor ₿ had the pleasure of interviewing Isaiah Douglass. Once a CFP, Isaiah is now an Account Executive at Swan Bitcoin and is helping to educate their private clients on the benefits of allocating to Bitcoin. Throughout the episode, they discuss the differences between buying spot Bitcoin versus Bitcoin ETFs, Swan's products like self-custody vaults and retirement accounts, reasons why advisors hesitate to allocate to Bitcoin, volatility changes from the ETFs, Bitcoin reaching gold's market cap, and how advisors can start integrating Bitcoin into client portfolios.</p><br><p>If you enjoy this episode, support the show by subscribing. </p><br><p>Where to find Isaiah:</p><p>- X/ Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/IDFinancial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@IDFinancial</a></p><p>- LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/isaiah-douglass-29255462" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">isaiah-douglass-29255462</a></p><br><p>Isaiah's Charity Choice: <a href="https://opensats.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://opensats.org/donate</a></p><br><p>IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p>00:00 - Intro to Isaiah and Swan Bitcoin</p><p>03:10 - Buying real Bitcoin vs. Bitcoin ETFs </p><p>05:10 - Overview of Swan's products and services</p><p>09:53 - Safest place to keep Bitcoin assets</p><p>14:44 - Bitcoin volatility and the ETF impact</p><p>17:28 - Bitcoin reaching gold's market cap</p><p>21:56 - Why advisors hesitate to allocate to Bitcoin</p><p>25:51 - Getting advisor buy-in for Bitcoin</p><p>30:52 - Connecting with Isaiah on social media </p><p>32:42 - Isaiah's 30-second Bitcoin pitch</p><br><p><br></p><p>Learn Bitcoin is an educational course for anyone wanting to learn more about this world-changing asset. Our mission is to enable you to go from novice to expert in your understanding of Bitcoin. Come join the everlasting Bitcoin journey with us.</p><br><p>Website: <a href="learnbitcoin.io " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">learnbitcoin.io</a></p><br><p>Follow Us on other Platforms! </p><p>- X/ Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/LearnBitcoin_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@LearnBitcoin_</a> </p><p>- LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linkedin.com/company/learn-bitcoin</a> </p><br><p>DISCLAIMER: The Learn Bitcoin course is for educational and entertainment purposes ONLY and does not provide investment advice. Information on past performance, where given, should not be construed as a guide to future performance. Outside of our service, please do your own research.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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