{"podcast":{"title":"Cypherpunk’d","slug":"cypherpunk-d-7048189","podcast_index_feed_id":7048189,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/ho65hsvrWmLjkhNBMKfI","website_url":"https://consensusprotocol.org/cypherpunkd/","image_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/ho65hsvrWmLjkhNBMKfI/files/COVER_ART---DEFAULT---bf05c26a-047d-46e9-9131-00d49d3d78b8.jpg","author":"cypherpunkd","episode_count":104,"summary":"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 tackle critical topics like privacy, human rights, economics, cryptography, Web 3, Bitcoin, AI, and more. Our daily roundtable discussions offer deeper insights into current events, fostering open dialogue and defending the fundamental right to privacy. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a privacy advocate, or simply concerned about the future of personal freedom, Cypherpunk’d is your guide to understanding and navigating the complexities of the digital world. Join us as we explore the tools and ideas that empower you to protect your privacy and secure your future. To Connect With Us👇 Youtube: CypherpunkdTV X: @Cypherpunkd_ For inquiries, feedback, or to connect with us, feel free to reach…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-07T14:17:05.611911+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cypherpunk-d-7048189"},"episode":{"title":"Time | Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Ep 1 of 12","slug":"time-knut-svanholm-everything-divided-by-21-million-ep-1-of-12","published_at":"2025-11-29T09:22:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cypherpunk-d-7048189/time-knut-svanholm-everything-divided-by-21-million-ep-1-of-12","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cypherpunk-d-7048189","url":"https://cypherpunkd.podbean.com/e/inflation-is-mass-time-theft-knut-svanholm-on-bitcoin-prices-fiat-slavery-ep-1-of-12/","audio_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/ho65hsvrWmLjkhNBMKfI/items/gexWDENeSSLJtO13kxrg/files/AUDIO---DEFAULT---cf9cf99b-462c-4a4f-9ac1-92428d97d825.mp3","summary":"What if inflation is “mass time theft,” money is a rigged game, and Bitcoin is humanity’s upgrade from caves to the stars? In this first episode of Cypherpunk’d, Matty sits down with Bitcoin author and philosopher Knut Svanholm to demolish everything you think you know about money, time, and freedom. This episode sets the foundation for the entire series by examining: - Why “time is the only truly finite resource” - How inflation, taxes & money printing create stealth slavery - Why fiat makes it “very expensive to be poor” - The link between technological advancement & falling production costs - Time preference, delayed gratification & civilization - Why Bitcoin — absolutely finite — becomes the ultimate representation of human time - Why prices should fall forever in a healthy monetary system - The math behind Bitcoin as a new element of civilization This 12-episode series is what Knut calls a “philosophical demolition” of what you think you know about money, freedom, and human society. We unpack why prices don’t fall even though we keep getting better at producing everything, how fiat money silently enslaves you through taxes and inflation, and why we’re all working for a type of money that other people can print at will. Knut explains “time preference,” delayed gratification, the marshmallow test, and why civilization itself is built on tools that save someone time somewhere. From supermarkets full of cheap junk to smartphones that would’ve been a secret agent’s dream 20 years ago, this conversation connects real‑world examples to deep economic and philosophical ideas. We dive into Everything Divided by 21 Million, why Bitcoin is the best representation of human time we’ve ever had, and how a fixed 21M cap changes how we measure value, risk, and human potential. If…","meta_description":"What if inflation is “mass time theft,” money is a rigged game, and Bitcoin is humanity’s upgrade from caves to the stars? 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