BTC258: Clarity Act, Bitcoin AI Education, and Payments w/ Parker Lewis (Bitcoin Podcast)
21 January - 1 hourParker and Preston explore the implications of the Clarity Act on Bitcoin's legal protections and public understanding. They examine how AI could both distract from and inform Bitcoin adoption, unpack the foundational economic value of Bitcoin, and delve into the "ribeye index" as a real-world inflation measure.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:19 – Why the Clarity Act may pose risks to Bitcoin developers and self-custody
00:08:21 – How Texas is strategically investing in Bitcoin
00:13:26 – How AI could both mislead and inform the public on Bitcoin
00:21:43 – The economic interplay between AI and Bitcoin energy consumption
00:24:49 – Three core reasons behind Bitc...
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TIP785: My Reflections on Money, Life, and Happiness w/ Stig Brodersen
In this episode, Stig Brodersen shares personal reflections on money, life, and happiness. He explores how money magnifies who we already are, why lifestyle creep can quietly erode happiness, and how growing wealth may change relationships. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:13 - Why money magnifies who you are 00:02:42 - How to think about lifestyle creeps and incremental happiness 00:10:02 - Why you shouldn’t try to change others 00:14:47 - Why you should be around people who play cricket 00:22:58 - Why you can have anything but not everything 00:27:29 - Why you should lean into your unfair advantage 00:32:12 - Some welcome and uncoming surprises of wealth 00:50:25 - Why you should be useful Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Learn how to join us in Omaha for the Berkshire meeting here. Stig’s blog post on his portfolio and track record since 2014. Stig’s podcast episode on his journey into financial independence. Stig’s podcast episode on his advice to his 20-year old self. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Facebook. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Linkedin Talent Solutions Human Rights Foundation Simple Mining Vanta Netsuite Fundrise Masterworks Shopify References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investors Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
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TIP784: History's Biggest Market Bubbles w/ Clay Finck
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BTC257: Bitcoin Mastermind Q1 2026 w/ Jeff Ross, Joe Carlasare, and American HODL (Bitcoin Podcast)
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TIP783: What the Market Missed: Prem Watsa and One of the Greatest Records in Business w/ Kyle Grieve
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TIP782: The Search for Mispriced Stocks w/ Clay Finck
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