In this episode, Didi Taihuttu—aka the "Bitcoin Family" patriarch—shares the origin story behind selling everything to go all-in on Bitcoin, from early GPU mining and Dogecoin experiments to surviving bear markets and living unbanked for nearly a decade. He discusses why he believes Bitcoin is the only true tool for financial freedom, the moral cost of traditional finance, and how the rise of stablecoins, Lightning, and crypto infrastructure shape a new global reality. Plus, how Bitcoin can empower machines, children, and the next generation of digital nomads. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:14) Bitcoin Bull Markets
(03:52) Early Days of Bitcoin Mining
(08:23) Switching to Dogecoin
(09:35) Ledn Ad
(10:13) Switching to Dogecoin
(11:33) Selling Everything for Bitcoin
(13:58) Living the Bitcoin Lifestyle
(20:36) Trading and the 2017 Crypto Boom
(21:37) Bitcoin Maximalism & Diversification
(22:58) Living Unbanked
(24:30) Ledn Ad
(25:16) Investing in Crypto Projects
(26:48) The Cultural Schism in Bitcoin Maximalism
(30:01) The Future of Bitcoin & Decentralization
(33:20) Lightning Network & Education
(36:11) Stablecoins
(39:50) The Future of Bitcoin Adoption
(43:11) Predicting Bitcoin's Future
(46:22) Final Thoughts
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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