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In this episode, you're going to learn why Bitcoin could improve governance models like democracy and monarchy, how private property rights are essential for societal prosperity, why Serbia has unique potential to embrace Bitcoin, how global political changes are influencing Bitcoin's adoption, and what Prince Philip envisions for Bitcoin's role in Serbia's future.HRH Hereditary Prince Philip Karađorđević of Serbia serves as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at JAN3, a global financial technology company. After a 13-year career in traditional finance, Prince Philip joined JAN3, driven by his belief in Bitcoin’s potential to deliver financial freedom and sovereignty to billions worldwide.As CSO, Prince Philip advocates for strong individual property rights and financial freedom through Bitcoin, while promoting legal frameworks that enable economic empowerment for the unbanked. A frequent guest speaker at prestigious international conferences, he engages with heads of state, legislators, monarchs, politicians, and C-suite executives.Prince Philip resides in Belgrade with his wife, HRH Princess Danica, their son, HRH Prince Stefan, and their daughter, HRH Princess Marija.Timestamps:[03:00] Why Bitcoin matters for governance [04:17] Prince Philip’s Bitcoin origin story [06:16] Transitioning from finance to Bitcoin [07:10] How Bitcoin gained recognition in Serbia [09:49] Family’s reaction to Bitcoin advocacy [11:03] Importance of private property rights [12:40] Comparing pre and post-war architecture [14:18] Monarchy’s historical role in governance [16:41] Bitcoin as incorruptible truth [17:55] How Bitcoin can improve governance models [19:32] Direct democracy and decentralized systems [20:28] Technology’s role in improving voting [22:04] Bitcoin’s reception among royal families [23:44] Why privileged groups struggle to understand Bitcoin [25:12] Time preference and monarchy’s sustainability [26:25] Lessons from the French Revolution [29:08] The impact of post-World War governance [30:29] Challenges of fiat systems in Europe [32:50] Political dynamics in modern Europe [35:03] Bitcoin’s potential in Serbia [36:28] Serbia’s tech talent and brain drain [37:52] Cultural reliance on cash in Serbia [38:54] Shifting perspectives on Bitcoin locally [40:08] Trump’s influence on Bitcoin’s credibility [42:24] Growing political focus on Bitcoin [44:30] The future of Bitcoin adoption globally [45:36] Why 2025 is pivotal for Bitcoin progressWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Follow Prince Philip on X.Build a Prosperous Future with Bitcoin and JAN3Resources Mentioned:The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth | Book or Audiobook21 Lessons: What I’ve Learned from Falling Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole by Gigi | WebsiteThe Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous | Book or AudiobookOnce BITten Podcast by Daniel Prince | WebsiteTrueVote by Brett Morrison | WebsiteFind More From Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn

John Tellis is a CPA and Bitcoin consultant specializing in taxation and wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and families.In this episode, you're going to learn why Bitcoin is not anonymous and how blockchain transparency affects its use, practical steps to manage tax obligations when buying, selling, or holding Bitcoin, key considerations for businesses accepting Bitcoin as payment, the challenges and opportunities of relocating Bitcoin to different tax jurisdictions, and strategies for intergenerational planning with Bitcoin wealth.Jon Tellis is an Accountant, Chief Technology Officer, and Partner at nmbrly.ai. His firm provides Accounting, Tax, Advisory, and CFO services to Bitcoin and other tech businesses. He is also an entrepreneur focused on the development of disruptive technology in the FinTech space. He is co-founder of Generatio.me, a professional services network offering Bitcoin family office and advisory services.Timestamps:[03:00] Bitcoin is not anonymous[04:12] Understanding blockchain transparency[05:25] Tax implications of Bitcoin transactions[06:42] Reporting Bitcoin gains and losses [08:14] Using Bitcoin wallets effectively [09:27] Taxation differences between countries [10:36] El Salvador’s approach to Bitcoin [11:42] Planning for Bitcoin wealth transfer [12:56] Teaching the next generation about Bitcoin[14:15] Moving Bitcoin across borders[15:28] Challenges of relocating Bitcoin wealth [16:45] Tax obligations for Canadians holding Bitcoin[17:59] Unrealized capital gains taxation[19:12] Potential global Bitcoin tax policies[20:24] Bitcoin as a borderless technology[21:36] Importance of harmonized tax strategies[23:04] Bitcoin's volatility and taxation[24:15] Fair treatment of Bitcoin compared to other assets[25:28] Vancouver’s Bitcoin-friendly policies[26:44] Bitcoin as a strategic reserve[27:58] Paying property taxes with Bitcoin[29:16] Encouraging businesses to accept Bitcoin[30:32] Accounting complexities with Bitcoin transactions[31:46] Benefits of stacking Bitcoin for businesses[33:04] Vendor education on Bitcoin reporting[34:18] Long-term advantages of accepting Bitcoin[35:34] El Salvador’s evolving Bitcoin policies[36:42] Bitcoin as an investment vs. medium of exchange[37:59] Regional differences in Bitcoin adoption[39:14] Future of global Bitcoin policies[40:24] Mining opportunities and Bitcoin development[41:38] Educating new Bitcoin investors on taxes[42:52] Preparing for Bitcoin’s long-term value[44:05] Managing Bitcoin legacy planningIf you want to connect with Jon, follow him on LinkedIn or the nmbrly website.Resources Mentioned:Generatio | WebsiteMicroStrategy | WebsiteFASB | WebsiteFind More From Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn

William Casarin is the creator of Damus, an app that interfaces with the NOSTR protocol to decentralize social media.In this episode, you're going to learn what NOSTR is and how it decentralizes social media compared to traditional platforms, the potential for using Lightning payments with social networks, why algorithms on NOSTR are user-driven and flexible, how NOSTR's open data layer allows apps to interconnect seamlessly, and the challenges and future of building decentralized applications in a centralized app ecosystem.William Casarin is the founder of the iOS NOSTR client, Damus. NOSTR is a decentralized, censorship-resistant, open-source protocol that aims to change social media as we know it today. It also integrates Bitcoin through a system called “zaps” which Casarin invented. He’s been in Bitcoin since 2010 when he started mining his own and then moved on to contributing to Bitcoin core and lightning. He is passionate about the future of Bitcoin and decentralized protocols, with the aim of completing a desktop and Android version of Damus in 2025. Timestamps:[03:40] What is NOSTR?[05:10] How NOSTR decentralizes social media[07:15] Difference between NOSTR and traditional platforms[09:45] Using multiple servers for reliability[11:30] Why censorship is a problem on social media[14:20] How NOSTR notes work[16:05] Integrating lightning payments into NOSTR[18:40] What are zaps and what is their purpose?[21:10] Challenges with Apple’s App Store[23:50] Why algorithms on NOSTR are flexible[26:35] How NOSTR apps interact with the protocol[29:20] Building a universal storefront with NOSTR[32:10] Onboarding challenges for new users[35:00] Why network effects matter for NOSTR[37:30] Lightning network usage on NOSTRLearn more about and sign up for Damus, the social network YOU control.If you want to connect with William, you can email him at [email protected] Mentioned:The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff | Book or Audiobook or VideoMatt Taibbi’s Thread on The Twitter Files | X ThreadBari Weiss’s Thread on The Twitter Files | X ThreadCoinos | WebsiteFind More From Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn

Brad Mills is a Canadian Bitcoin advocate, angel investor, and entrepreneur.In this episode, you’re going to learn why Brad believes Bitcoin is inevitable and how he shifted his mindset to prepare for its long-term growth. You’ll also learn the biggest mistakes he made during previous Bitcoin cycles and what he wishes he’d done differently, how borrowing against Bitcoin can solve lifestyle funding challenges without selling it, why understanding Bitcoin as a savings technology can help protect wealth, and how Bitcoin’s network effect continues to grow without constant defence from its advocates.Brad Mills is a lifelong entrepreneur, with a focus on product development & marketing. Involved with Bitcoin since 2011 as a miner, entrepreneur & investor, Brad is a Value Maximalist at his core.Timestamps:[02:18] Bitcoin taught Brad to save like Scrooge [02:56] The realization of Bitcoin’s inevitability [03:51] Common fears in the early days of Bitcoin [06:13] Why the Bitcoin education battle will last decades [07:03] Lessons learned about selling Bitcoin too soon [08:11] The entrepreneurial mindset in Bitcoin [10:15] Why Brad regrets selling Bitcoin to pay a mortgage [12:11] How to solve lifestyle problems without selling Bitcoin [13:39] Bitcoin as a global reserve asset [14:28] Why early Bitcoiners start selling at psychological price levels [17:28] How wealth confiscation led Tony Yazbeck to Bitcoin [19:05] Why Bitcoin is growing without constant defence [24:45] The role of Bitcoin as a productive protest [27:06] Scott’s story of losing money in Terra Luna [30:18] Bitcoin technology solving real problems [32:52] Why non-custodial Bitcoin lending is the future [34:28] Sell pressure from early Bitcoin holders [36:23] How borrowing against Bitcoin reduces sell pressure [38:43] Supporting Bitcoin-only companies solving lending issues [40:35] Why Brad believes Bitcoin will reach $1 million [41:19] Learning from mistakes strengthens Bitcoin's conviction [44:19] Why launching altcoins was once experimental [45:18] Understanding how entrepreneurs approach Bitcoin [46:31] How reframing Bitcoin changes perspectives [47:46] The appeal of Bitcoin mining in the early days [48:02] What new Bitcoiners should focus on [49:00] Bitcoin as a savings technology for entrepreneurs [52:35] Why entrepreneurs need to rethink Bitcoin If you want to stay in touch with Brad, follow him on X. To learn more about his work, visit his Website.Resources Mentioned:The Block Reward, Episode 24 with Jeff Booth on Why Deflation is the Key to Abundance | Spotify or AppleThe Block Reward, Episode 52 with Tony Yazbeck on The Banks Don't Have Your Money | Spotify or AppleBitcoin Beach | WebsiteFind More From Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn