# "We are tired of pretending to be someone else" w/ Mandrik, Bitcoin-ing since 2011

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Podcast: [Life with Bitcoin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-with-bitcoin-6413469)
Published: 2025-04-08T03:20:16+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/lifewithbitcoin/1973673
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Duration seconds: 4833

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Support Life with Bitcoin: ⚡lifewithbitcoin@walletofsatoshi.com In this episode of Life with Bitcoin, Vivian sits down with long-time Bitcoiner Mandrik—best known for selling baklava for Bitcoin and embodying the Bitcoin ethos in everyday life. Together, they explore his early journey into Bitcoin, the power of community, and what it really means to live a fulfilling life in the Bitcoin space. From balancing wealth and purpose to navigating relationships and legacy, this conversation goes deep on the personal and cultural impact of Bitcoin. It’s a story about authenticity, connection, and the courage to live life on your own terms.

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