It isn't until you're reminded how fragile life is that you realize your most valuable asset isn't Bitcoin. It's time. That realization sits at the heart of this episode of Hosting Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Isn't Replacing the Dollar? AI Matters More Than Bitcoin? Those aren't criticisms coming from a Bitcoin skeptic. They're coming from one of the most respected monetary thinkers in the Bitcoin space.

In this episode of Hosting Bitcoin, Beau Turner sits down with award-winning filmmaker Eugene Jarecki to discuss The Six Billion Dollar Man, a groundbreaking documentary exploring the life, persecution, and legacy of Julian Assange.

In this episode of Hosting Bitcoin, Beau Turner sits down with author, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and longtime Bitcoiner Terence Michael for a wide-ranging conversation on storytelling, human transformation, Bitcoin adoption, and why most people still don't understand the problem Bitcoin solves.

In this episode of Hosting Bitcoin, Brandon Gentile, Bitcoin Educator, Podcast Host, joins Beau Turner, CEO & Co-Founder, Abundant Mines for a conversation that goes far beyond price, markets, or investing. Brandon’s path to Bitcoin wasn’t typical. He grew up playing hockey in Michigan, eventually going pro, where he learned discipline, accountability, and real-world consequences early on. But everything changed during the 2008 financial crisis. Watching bailouts unfold shattered his belief in the system and sent him down a rabbit hole into money, history, and how the world actually works. He spent years building a real estate business, finding deals, raising capital, managing properties, only to realize the system required massive effort just to stay ahead. Then Bitcoin clicked. What started as an investment became something much deeper: a new lens for understanding the world.

What if the next billion users of Bitcoin aren't human? In this episode, Beau Turner sits down with Shone Anstey, CEO of Liquid Technologies (LQWD) and a veteran builder from the earliest days of the internet, for a wide-ranging conversation about Bitcoin, the Lightning Network, and what happens when artificial intelligence needs money. This isn't just a conversation about Lightning payments. It's a deep dive into why Bitcoin is the eighth layer of the internet, how AI agents are already driving a spike in Lightning transactions, and why the machines are getting orange-pilled before the people. Shone brings a rare perspective: he was in the trenches during the internet's first wave in the mid-90s, and he sees Bitcoin's trajectory following the exact same arc. From building Canada's third fully licensed crypto exchange, to launching LQWD as a public Lightning Network infrastructure company, to now building AI wallets and autonomous agent networks, Shone has lived every phase of this revolution. Together, Beau and Shone unpack how the Lightning Network scales Bitcoin the same way the internet scaled itself, why computers prefer mathematical money over fiat, and why the agentic economy is the catalyst that will bring the rest of the world into Bitcoin. They also explore Treasury 2.0, the next evolution beyond simply holding Bitcoin, and what it means for business owners, public companies, and everyday people who want to get ahead of what's coming. Key topics in this conversation: • Why Bitcoin is the 8th layer of the OSI internet stack • How the Lightning Network mirrors the architecture of the internet • Why AI agents are driving a measurable spike in Lightning transactions • Streaming money, paying only for what you use, in real time • The "agentic soul", how a Lightning wallet becomes an agent's identity • Treasury 2.0: putting Bitcoin to work, not just holding it • Why machines will onboard people into Bitcoin, not the other way around • The Nakamoto Effect: how Bitcoin's trust layer hyperaccelerates network value • HTTP Error Code 402, the missing internet payment layer that Bitcoin finally fulfills • Why business owners should hold Bitcoin quietly and strategically

What if money is shaping far more than your finances? In this episode, Beau Turner sits down with Seb Bunney (author of The Hidden Cost of Money) for a wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin, meaning, and how we navigate life in a world shaped by money. This isn’t a discussion about price or market cycles. It's a deeper exploration of how money influences behavior, how Bitcoin reshapes incentives, and why that shift can lead people toward introspection, curiosity, and a more intentional way of living. Seb shares his journey into Bitcoin, from questioning traditional financial systems to realizing that “everything is downstream of money.” Together, Beau and Seb unpack how broken money keeps people in survival mode and how a system like Bitcoin may free up mental energy to focus on what actually matters. They also explore the tension between building wealth and living a meaningful life, and why many people chase goals that don’t actually align with who they are. Key topics in this conversation: • Why Bitcoin can drive introspection and long-term thinking • How money shapes behavior, values, and identity • The psychological shift from consumption to intentional living • Bitcoin as a moral framework and community • The difference between chasing wealth and creating a meaningful life • The “Three P’s vs Three C’s” framework for fulfillment • Why creating space, not forcing outcomes, leads to clarity • The importance of curiosity over judgment in a complex world This episode is more conversational and reflective than usual. There are moments of pause, uncertainty, and real-time thinking, because the goal isn’t just to talk about these ideas, but to genuinely explore them. If you’re interested in Bitcoin beyond price and markets and want to understand how it connects to human behavior, energy, and meaning, this conversation is for you. Timestamps 00:00 Finding Meaning in Bitcoin 00:49 Intro: Bitcoin, Psychology & Meaning 03:24 Why Bitcoin Feels Different 05:22 Seb’s Journey to Bitcoin 06:29 Everything Is Downstream of Money 08:29 Bitcoin, Meaning & Human Potential 12:00 Why Bitcoin Changes Behavior 18:39 Money as a Tool for Expression 21:02 Is Bitcoin Like a Religion? 28:42 Has Bitcoin Changed Who You Are? 33:18 Judgment vs Curiosity 39:19 Ad: Abundant Mines 40:21 Bitcoin, Gold & Optimism 43:15 Community, Money & Relationships 45:01 Finding Your Number 48:00 The Three P’s vs The Three C’s 55:34 Stepping Back from the Bitcoin Space 59:00 Creating Space Instead of Forcing 1:04:01 Why Open Space Matters 1:10:17 Listening to Inner Knowing 1:12:42 Where to Find Seb

From the White House to Truth In this episode of Hosting Bitcoin, Beau Turner sits down with writer and analyst Frank Corva to explore Bitcoin beyond price action. Frank shares his journey from teaching and journalism to covering Bitcoin policy at the White House, and why Bitcoin is fundamentally about privacy, human rights, and personal sovereignty. The conversation dives into financial privacy, the Samurai and Tornado Cash cases, Bitcoin circular economies in the Global South, navigating bear markets, and how Bitcoin can catalyze deep personal and worldview transformation. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in Bitcoin’s role in the future of money, freedom, and human flourishing. 🎙 Guest: Frank Corva https://x.com/frankcorva https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/

In this episode of Hosting Bitcoin, we sit down with Robin Ser to discuss the inevitability of money printing and its impact on Bitcoin. Robin shares insights into his personal journey over the last year, including changes in his approach to storytelling, business pivots, and the launch of his new venture, Micros Seeded. We delve into the inefficiencies of the market, the importance of cash reserves, and strategies to maintain liquidity while holding Bitcoin. Robin also touches upon the idea of using boredom to foster creativity and reimagining how we approach work. This episode offers a comprehensive look at economic predictions, personal growth, and entrepreneurial strategies in the Bitcoin space.

Trying to understand Bitcoin mining in 2026? This episode breaks it down in a clear, practical way, from Bitcoin ETFs and treasury strategies to AI, power access, and mining economics. Beau Turner is joined by Nico Smid, Founder of Digital Mining Solutions, and Cindy Feng, Founder of BitcoinMiningStock.io, to explore how Bitcoin mining is moving beyond raw hash rate growth. They explain why the Zeta Hash milestone marks a shift toward efficiency, capital discipline, and smarter energy and treasury strategies, while also unpacking how AI and high-performance computing (HPC) are reshaping mining infrastructure, ASIC cycles, and mining stocks, revealing where capital and opportunity are really flowing. This conversation builds on insights from Nico Smid and Cindy Feng’s 2025 Bitcoin Mining Market Review, which they referenced throughout the episode to ground the discussion in real market data and trends. You can explore the full report here: https://bitcoinminingstock.io/blog/2025-bitcoin-mining-market-review/