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The Bitcoin Matrix

The Bitcoin Matrix

Written by: Cedric Youngelman
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Let's explore Bitcoin, the future of money and the social, cultural, economical and philosophical implications of this new technology. Hosted by Cedric Youngelman.

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  • Lauren Rodriguez - The Samurai Wallet Story

    Lauren Rodriguez - The Samurai Wallet Story
    Jan 12 2026
    In this episode, I chat with Lauren Rodriguez, wife of Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of the privacy-focused Samurai Wallet, about her family’s harrowing journey through the U.S. justice system. Keonne was indicted by the DOJ and sentenced to five years in federal prison for developing non-custodial Bitcoin privacy tools. Lauren walks us through the shocking pre-dawn FBI raid, the trial that never happened, the political motivations behind the charges, and the personal toll of what she believes is a deeply unjust prosecution. We dive into the philosophical fight for privacy, the role of open-source software, and the chilling effect this case could have on developers everywhere. If you care about privacy, Bitcoin, financial freedom, or due process, this episode is for you. HELP KEONNE RODRIGUEZ: https://billandkeonne.org/ ––– Offers & Discounts ––– 🎟️ BitcoinDay Tickets - 10% OFF Join us at BitcoinDay (including the carnivore dinner!) Use code: MATRIX 👉 https://pay.zaprite.com/pl_Rp6KoSWWOi 🏥 CrowdHealth - First 3 Months Just $99 Not insurance. Freedom. Take your power back. This is how we win. Use code: MATRIX || https://joincrowdhealth.com 🛡️ Meanwhile - Bitcoin Life Insurance The world's FIRST regulated Bitcoin life insurance Use code: YTPFYD || https://meanwhile.bm/start?referralCode=YTPFYD 🔐 MicroSeed - Next-Gen Seed Phrase Security Redefining how you protect your Bitcoin Use code: MATRIX || https://microseed.io/shop/ 🔑 Unchained - Get 10% OFF Collaborative custody multisig vaults, Bitcoin loans & IRAs Use code: MATRIX10 || https://www.unchained.com/matrix 💎 River - Up to $100 in FREE Bitcoin Start stacking sats the right way VISIT https://river.com/matrix 👕 Hodlers Official - Team Bitcoin Merch Rep the best Bitcoin gear in the game Use code: MATRIX for a discount || https://HodlersOfficial.com 🤝 Want to Sponsor the Show? Support The Bitcoin Matrix and get in front of our community VISIT https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Support My Work ––– Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/BitcoinMatrix Strike/Bitcoin: BitcoinMatrix@strike.me Cash App: https://cash.app/$BitcoinMatrix Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/bitcoinmatrix PO Box: The Bitcoin Matrix, P.O. Box 18056, Sarasota, FL 34231 ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Lauren on X: https://x.com/leamuirleyn • Keonne Rodriguez on X: https://x.com/keonne ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs Thank you for listening! The information in all The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast episodes and content is based on hypothetical assumptions and is intended for illustrative purposes only. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. This video is provided for entertainment purposes only. The information contained herein represents temporary, changing views and subjective impressions and opinions regarding the inherently uncertain and unpredictable issues discussed. The reader, user, and/or viewer must not assume that these contents are accurate, complete, timely, or up to date. Market conditions change rapidly and unpredictably. Nothing herein should be interpreted as any kind of offer, solicitation, commitment, promise, warranty, or guarantee whatsoever relating to any of the contents of these videos. DISCLAIMER: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE BITCOIN MATRIX PODCAST IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND FREEDOM FROM INFRINGEMENT. The viewer of this video assumes the entire risk of any acting on any information contained herein. No representation is made that any regulatory authority has passed on the merits, adequacy or accuracy of this information. The viewer assumes all liability.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Very Best of The Bitcoin Matrix in 2025

    The Very Best of The Bitcoin Matrix in 2025
    Jan 9 2026

    In a year of noise, we looked for the signal. 53 episodes - one truth. This is the best of The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast in 2025.

    ––– Offers & Discounts –––

    🎟️ BitcoinDay Tickets - 10% OFF Join us at BitcoinDay (including the carnivore dinner!) Use code: MATRIX 👉 https://pay.zaprite.com/pl_Rp6KoSWWOi

    🏥 CrowdHealth - First 3 Months Just $99 Not insurance. Freedom. Take your power back. This is how we win. Use code: MATRIX || https://joincrowdhealth.com

    🛡️ Meanwhile - Bitcoin Life Insurance The world's FIRST regulated Bitcoin life insurance Use code: YTPFYD || https://meanwhile.bm/start?referralCode=YTPFYD

    🔐 MicroSeed - Next-Gen Seed Phrase Security Redefining how you protect your Bitcoin Use code: MATRIX || https://microseed.io/shop/

    🔑 Unchained - Get 10% OFF Collaborative custody multisig vaults, Bitcoin loans & IRAs Use code: MATRIX10 || https://www.unchained.com/matrix

    💎 River - Up to $100 in FREE Bitcoin Start stacking sats the right way VISIT https://river.com/matrix

    👕 Hodlers Official - Team Bitcoin Merch Rep the best Bitcoin gear in the game Use code: MATRIX for a discount || https://HodlersOfficial.com

    🤝 Want to Sponsor the Show? Support The Bitcoin Matrix and get in front of our community VISIT https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/

    ––– Support My Work –––

    Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/BitcoinMatrix

    Strike/Bitcoin: BitcoinMatrix@strike.me

    Cash App: https://cash.app/$BitcoinMatrix

    Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/bitcoinmatrix

    PO Box: The Bitcoin Matrix, P.O. Box 18056, Sarasota, FL 34231

    ––– Socials –––

    • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com

    • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman

    • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix

    • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs

    I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.

    Thank you for listening!

    The information in all The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast episodes and content is based on hypothetical assumptions and is intended for illustrative purposes only. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. This video is provided for entertainment purposes only. The information contained herein represents temporary, changing views and subjective impressions and opinions regarding the inherently uncertain and unpredictable issues discussed. The reader, user, and/or viewer must not assume that these contents are accurate, complete, timely, or up to date. Market conditions change rapidly and unpredictably. Nothing herein should be interpreted as any kind of offer, solicitation, commitment, promise, warranty, or guarantee whatsoever relating to any of the contents of these videos. DISCLAIMER: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE BITCOIN MATRIX PODCAST IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND FREEDOM FROM INFRINGEMENT. The viewer of this video assumes the entire risk of any acting on any information contained herein. No representation is made that any regulatory authority has passed on the merits, adequacy or accuracy of this information. The viewer assumes all liability.
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    5 mins
  • Aaron Day - The Rise of Technocracy

    Aaron Day - The Rise of Technocracy
    Jan 5 2026
    In this episode, I chat with Aaron Day, a freedom movement architect, serial entrepreneur, and outspoken opponent of global technocracy. After government regulations destroyed his healthcare business, Aaron walked away from the fiat system, becoming an early advocate for Bitcoin and decentralized alternatives. He’s also the author of The Final Countdown, and a former presidential candidate who used his campaign to warn Americans about the growing threat of surveillance, CBDCs, and global governance. We dive deep into the rise of technocracy, the ideology behind it, and how key players like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and institutions like the WEF and UN are accelerating the shift toward centralized digital control. If you’re looking to understand the bigger picture behind CBDCs, the hijacking of crypto, and how to opt out of the system, this episode is for you. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– 🎟️ BitcoinDay Tickets - 10% OFF Join us at BitcoinDay (including the carnivore dinner!) Use code: MATRIX 👉 https://pay.zaprite.com/pl_Rp6KoSWWOi 🏥 CrowdHealth - First 3 Months Just $99 Not insurance. Freedom. Take your power back. This is how we win. Use code: MATRIX || https://joincrowdhealth.com 🛡️ Meanwhile - Bitcoin Life Insurance The world's FIRST regulated Bitcoin life insurance Use code: YTPFYD || https://meanwhile.bm/start?referralCode=YTPFYD 🔐 MicroSeed - Next-Gen Seed Phrase Security Redefining how you protect your Bitcoin Use code: MATRIX || https://microseed.io/shop/ 🔑 Unchained - Get 10% OFF Collaborative custody multisig vaults, Bitcoin loans & IRAs Use code: MATRIX10 || https://www.unchained.com/matrix 💎 River - Up to $100 in FREE Bitcoin Start stacking sats the right way VISIT https://river.com/matrix 👕 Hodlers Official - Team Bitcoin Merch Rep the best Bitcoin gear in the game Use code: MATRIX for a discount || https://HodlersOfficial.com 🤝 Want to Sponsor the Show? Support The Bitcoin Matrix and get in front of our community VISIT https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Support My Work ––– Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/BitcoinMatrix Strike/Bitcoin: BitcoinMatrix@strike.me Cash App: https://cash.app/$BitcoinMatrix Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/bitcoinmatrix PO Box: The Bitcoin Matrix, P.O. Box 18056, Sarasota, FL 34231 ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Aaron Day on X: https://x.com/AaronRDay • Website: https://theaarondayshow.com/ ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/\_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs Thank you for listening! The information in all The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast episodes and content is based on hypothetical assumptions and is intended for illustrative purposes only. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. This video is provided for entertainment purposes only. The information contained herein represents temporary, changing views and subjective impressions and opinions regarding the inherently uncertain and unpredictable issues discussed. The reader, user, and/or viewer must not assume that these contents are accurate, complete, timely, or up to date. Market conditions change rapidly and unpredictably. Nothing herein should be interpreted as any kind of offer, solicitation, commitment, promise, warranty, or guarantee whatsoever relating to any of the contents of these videos. DISCLAIMER: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE BITCOIN MATRIX PODCAST IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND FREEDOM FROM INFRINGEMENT. The viewer of this video assumes the entire risk of any acting on any information contained herein. No representation is made that any regulatory authority has passed on the merits, adequacy or accuracy of this information. The viewer assumes all liability.
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    1 hr and 41 mins
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