The Bitcoin Matrix

Who Controls Bitcoin? 16 Years of Data and a 13-Year-Old Hard Drive | EP270 | @secsovereign

The Bitcoin Matrix

Show Notes

Josh discovered Bitcoin in 2010 — before most people knew what a blockchain was.

What happened next changed everything.

"I'm thankful that I forgot that I was holding." — Josh @secsovereign

"The mechanism of control only works on people who can't see it." — Étienne de La Boétie

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The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing discussed constitutes financial, legal, or investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research. The views expressed are the host's and guests' own opinions and do not constitute any offer, solicitation, or guarantee of any kind. The viewer assumes all responsibility for any actions taken based on this content.

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