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Cypherpunk’d

Welcome to Cypherpunk’d, where we explore the intersection of privacy, technology, and personal freedom in the digital age.Hosted by Matty Ice, this podcast delves into the challenges posed by government surveillance and big tech’s intrusion into our lives. We bring you thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, authors, computer scientists, Bitcoiners, entrepreneurs, and human rights activists who are at the forefront of the digital resistance.Each episode cuts through the noise to

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53:48

From D1 Athlete to Top 1% Podcaster - Bitcoin,...

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2025/10/30

Top 1% podcaster and high-performance coach Shawn French (@TheDeterminedSociety) joins Cypherpunk'd to demolish the myths of overnight success and external validation.In this deep and raw conversation, Shawn shares his story of having a "full-blown identity crisis" after his D1 baseball career at LSU ended, and how he rebuilt his life by fixing himself first. He reveals the moment his mindset shifted—by changing his alarm clock from "Wake up, bitch" to "I love you, Sean." We explore the parallels

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88:27

Wall Street Insider Exposes How the System Really...

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2025/10/25

He traded through 9/11, 2008, and COVID — now Bob Iaccino is breaking his silence.In this explosive episode of Cypherpunk’d, Bob — a veteran trader, CNBC/Bloomberg commentator, and co-author of *The Unfiltered Investor* — reveals what really happens behind the curtain of global markets. We cover: * The chaos of the CME trading pits and life lessons from a $70K mistake * The death of old-school Wall Street and rise of algorithmic AI trading * Bitcoin vs. Gold, open-source money, and why the “system”

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64:54

Pardoned by Trump: Chris Collins Breaks Silence on...

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2025/10/20

Former Congressman Chris Collins sits down for an explosive tell-all about being Trump's first congressional endorser, surviving federal prison during COVID, receiving a presidential pardon, and his 2025 political comeback in Florida's 19th district. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Collins reveals: • Why he was the ONLY congressman standing by Trump after the Access Hollywood tapes • The inside story of his insider trading case and how prosecutors used his son as leverage • What it was like

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109:01

Proof-of-Health: Why One Surgeon Rejected the Broken...

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2025/10/15

Dr. Shawn Baker was a decorated orthopedic surgeon and elite athlete who discovered something the medical system didn't want him to share: his patients were healing WITHOUT surgery just by changing their diet. When he tried to help them avoid operations through nutrition, the hospital system came after him with a sham investigation that cost him three years of his career.In this explosive conversation, Dr. Baker reveals: • How the pharmaceutical industry turned doctors into "subcontractors" • Why

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205:01

The Fed's Secret War: How London Controlled the...

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2025/10/09

Tom Luongo drops nuclear truth bombs about the Federal Reserve, LIBOR, and how the City of London secretly controlled American monetary policy for decades. This isn't your typical Fed discussion.🔥 KEY TOPICS COVERED: How 18 European banks (LIBOR panel) set U.S. interest rates from 1968-2022 Why Jerome Powell is actually the hero, not the villain The creation of SOFR and America's "financial independence day" Bitcoin's birth during maximum Fed dollar destruction What happened in 1971 and why it

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84:15

Debanked: How 1 in 10 Americans Lose Banking Access...

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2025/09/27

Millions are discovering their bank accounts can vanish with no warning, no explanation, no recourse. In this Cypherpunk’d interview, Jorge Jraissati (@JraissatiJorge), President of @Econ_Inclusion, breaks down debanking, the Bank Secrecy Act, FATF’s tipping off rules, and the real world cost of financial surveillance. We cover what is happening, why it matters, and practical steps to protect financial freedom and inclusion.What you will learn: • What debanking is and how businesses and individuals

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88:20

Good vs Evil, Bitcoin, and Fighting for America’s...

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2025/09/23

In this explosive episode of Cypherpunk’d, Florida House District 77 candidate Michael Thompson opens up about the fight for freedom, the dangers of censorship, and why he believes politics today is no longer left vs right — it’s good vs evil. Thompson, former Lee County GOP chair and real estate innovator, dives into: * The war on free speech and political persecution across the world * Why Bitcoin and blockchain matter for financial freedom and election integrity * Real stories of corruption in

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38:39

Leaving the Fiat Cult, Bitcoin's Endgame, and the...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of Cypherpunk'd, we sit down with the legendary Knut Svanholm–Bitcoin philosopher, former sea captain, and the mind behind the iconic "Everything Divided by 21 Million" meme. We explore the unbelievable, almost accidental origin story of how a single sentence he couldn't be bothered to proofread became a global Bitcoin anthem, tattooed on bodies and championed by figures like Michael Saylor. Knut reveals his journey from captaining tall ships and fronting a viral grunge rock band on

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93:30

Why Our Fiat System Causes Violence & The Debt Spiral...

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2025/09/13

CJ Konstantinos, 10-year Bitcoin veteran and founder of People's Reserve, breaks down how broken money creates social violence and why Bitcoin is humanity's only escape from the $37 trillion debt spiral destroying America.CJK connects the dots between a broken monetary system and the social decay and violence we're witnessing today, including the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. He explains his core thesis of Bitcoin as "engineered money"—a technological upgrade to gold—and how it serves as a "truth

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63:16

How We Build 7-Figure Bitcoin Mining Operations For...

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2025/09/10

Ever wonder how you can get into the profitable world of Bitcoin mining without the operational headaches? In this special episode, we flip the script. Matty and John Michael Drew of Curated Mining sit down with artist Tony Torres to give a complete masterclass on their white-glove Bitcoin mining partnership model.We break down exactly how we partner with investors to build, manage, and scale profitable Bitcoin mining operations through custom LLCs. Learn about the huge information asymmetry in the

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51:41

Suitcases of Cash, Mt. Gox Collapse & How Bitcoin...

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2025/09/05

Michael Moro, former CEO of Genesis Trading and current Chief Strategy Officer at INX, takes us inside Bitcoin's early institutional days when anarchists showed up with suitcases full of cash and nobody trusted regulated brokers. From witnessing Bitcoin's rise from $100 to $1,300 in 2013, to surviving the Mt. Gox collapse that nearly killed crypto, Michael shares untold stories from the trenches of building the first institutional Bitcoin trading desk.In this raw conversation, we explore: • The

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41:55

Why Hyperinflation Makes Bitcoin Inevitable | Reilly...

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2025/09/01

In this episode of Cypherpunk’d, we sit down with Reilly Combs, Executive Bitcoin Advisor at Bitcoin Well Infinity, to talk about: * Growing up with friends from Venezuela and witnessing currency collapse firsthand * Why Alex Gladstein’s call to check your financial privilege hits hard in the U.S. and G7 nations * The difference between swiping Apple Pay in America and surviving hyperinflation in South America * How Bitcoin is the easiest *orange pill* for people who’ve lost savings multiple times *

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02:30:45

Freedom Convoy's BJ Dichter: AI's Woke Agenda,...

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2025/08/29

Welcome back to Cypherpunk'd! In this explosive episode, we sit down with B.J. Dichter—author of "Honking for Freedom," journalist, and former spokesman for Canada's Freedom Convoy.B.J. dives deep into the weaponization of financial systems, the urgent need for a separation of money and state, and how his experience on the front lines of the Freedom Convoy revealed the dark underbelly of government power. We explore the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence, dissecting the political

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01:17:52

Former UBS Executive Reveals Why He Went ALL IN on...

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2025/08/26

Paul Tarantino, CEO of ByteFederal, shares his incredible journey from traditional finance executive to Bitcoin evangelist. After years at UBS and a 140-year-old trust company, Paul became the "water cooler Bitcoin preacher" - until compliance came calling. In this revealing conversation, Paul explains: • Why he told clients he was "irresponsibly long Bitcoin" • How his clients' Bitcoin positions grew from 1% to 30% of portfolios • The compliance confrontation that ended his TradFi career • How

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56:25

Why Quai Is Built For The Future | AI, GPUs, MEV...

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2025/08/20

Ever wondered what REALLY goes on behind the scenes in the crypto world with exchanges and market makers? In this eye-opening final episode of our series on Qui Network, we sit down with Dr. K, CTO and co-founder, to expose the shocking realities of exchange listings, the "unethical" incentives driving them, and the insane costs projects face.But it's not all bad news! Dr. K also shares Quai Network's ambitious roadmap to reach a BILLION users in just 18 months and their revolutionary vision for a

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39:56

Answering the Critics | FUD, Centralization Claims,...

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2025/08/16

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Cypherpunk, Quai Network's CTO Dr. K directly addresses every major criticism and FUD surrounding the project. From centralization claims to tokenomics debates, he holds nothing back in this comprehensive response to critics.🔥 ADDRESSING THE FUD: Why proof-of-work isn't "archaic" - it's the only scalable solution The truth behind "node wrangler" early mining controversy KYC requirements explained: legal realities vs. idealistic wishes Tokenomics transparency:

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01:46:57

Scalability, Network Design, & The Blockchain...

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2025/08/14

In this explosive episode of Cypherpunk’d, we sit down with Dr. K, CTO of Quai Network, to uncover a breakthrough that could redefine blockchain, economics, and money itself.From dismantling Vitalik’s blockchain trilemma to building a system that mirrors a grand unified theory of physics, Dr. K reveals how his team solved scaling in a way no one else dared to attempt. We dig into PoEM (Proof of Entropy Minima), multi-way graphs, causal invariance, and why Chi—Quai’s energy-based currency—is

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01:46:57

How Quai's Tokens Work: The Qi + Quai Dual System,...

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2025/08/09

In our latest interview, Dr. K @mechanikalk from @QuaiNetwork sits down with @MattyIceSensei and explains how Gresham's Law creates a fatal paradox: Bitcoin is TOO GOOD as money, so people hoard it instead of spending it.70% of crypto transactions happen in stablecoins - not BTC or ETH. That's not adoption, that's dependency on fiat systems. Even if Lightning could do 50k TPS tomorrow, there's still the core problem: would YOU sign an employment contract paying 2 BTC/year with no dollar

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01:27:26

Consensus Mechanism: PoEM, Proof-of-Work at Scale &...

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2025/08/05

What if everything you know about blockchain scaling is wrong? What if proof-of-work could outperform proof-of-stake at massive scale while maintaining true decentralization? In Episode 2 of our Quai Network deep dive, CTO Dr. K breaks down their revolutionary PoEM (Proof of Entropy Minima) consensus mechanism - a next-generation proof-of-work algorithm that eliminates selfish mining, enables instant finality, and scales to 100,000+ TPS through merge mining and sharding. We explore: Why

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51:45

Dr. K Reveals The Fiat End Game: 97% Inflation,...

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2025/07/25

Is the current financial system a giant Ponzi scheme? According to Quai Network co-founder Dr. K, the numbers don't lie. A shocking 97% of all US dollars in existence were printed in just the last 18 years, leading to a system of "mouse-click money" that disproportionately hurts the average person while benefiting a select few.In this explosive episode, @MattyIceSensei sits down with @MechanikAlk (Dr. K) of @QuaiNetwork to dissect the systemic rot at the heart of the fiat monetary system. They

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