After 10+ years of studying Bitcoin, here are FIVE videos that I think are the perfect starting point to kick off your journey into Bitcoin. Watch them in sequence, and if you have any questions afterwards, feel free to reach out to me. Total watch time: 4 Hours.
1. How Money & Banking Work (& why they're broken)
Lyn Alden explains how the current banking system increases the money supply, which reduces the value of savings and wages, benefiting a few at the expense of the public. She discusses the history of money from barter to modern digital currencies. Lyn also explains how a decentralized currency like Bitcoin could address these systemic problems.
33 min
2. An introduction into Bitcoin
Jack Mallers discusses the importance of Bitcoin and its foundational technology, Proof of Work, which ensures a decentralized and secure system. He explains how Bitcoin solves inefficiencies in traditional money systems and why alternative cryptocurrencies often fall short. The talk highlights why Bitcoin is a revolutionary form of digital money.
48 min
3. Bitcoin: There Is No Second Best (Part 1)
Michael Saylor explains why Bitcoin is the top digital asset, citing its security, scarcity, and decentralized nature. He contrasts Bitcoin with other cryptocurrencies and traditional investments, showing its superior performance. The video highlights Bitcoin's role as the primary solution for digital wealth preservation.
1 hr 3 min
4. Bitcoin: There Is No Second Best (Part 2)
Jack Mallers explains why Bitcoin is unique, focusing on its use of proof of work to connect the digital world with physical reality. He contrasts Bitcoin with other "cryptos" that use proof of stake, highlighting Bitcoin's superior security and fairness. Mallers emphasizes that understanding proof of work is key to understanding why Bitcoin stands alone.
44 min
5. The Digital Gold Rush
Michael Saylor explores how inflation diminishes wealth and criticizes traditional assets for failing to protect purchasing power. He positions Bitcoin as a groundbreaking solution, likening it to digital gold, and emphasizes its role in preserving value across time. Saylor argues that Bitcoin's decentralization and efficiency make it an essential tool for navigating the modern financial landscape.
53 min
Did these videos spark your interest?
Great! Learning about Bitcoin takes time, but I’ve got you covered.
Check out these 9 videos to keep the momentum going ⤵
How The Economic Machine Works
A simple but not simplistic, animated video answers the question, "How does the economy really work?
30 min
What is Money [Masterclass]
Seb Bunney shares how our monetary system distorts society, behavior, and economics, and how Bitcoin can fix it.
1 hr 26 min
What is Money? [Full Journey]
Robert Breedlove and Michael Saylor teach the intellectual foundation needed to grasp Bitcoin's significance.
16 hrs across 9 episodes
The best explanation of Bitcoin ever
This is Peter Van Valkenburgh's testimony in US Congress. A bit more technical but incredibly condensed.
6 min
Bitcoin under the hood
A high-level overview of Bitcoin's software and its network. Appropriate for people who aren't technical.
22 min
The ultimate Bitcoin argument
Murad Mahmudov's deep dive into Bitcoin's mechanics, its vital deflation, and why all fiat money will fail.
1 hr 37 min
Bitcoin will dominate Wall Street
Bill Miller IV explores Bitcoin's potential to dominate finance, discussing its growth, deflationary model, and why it could outlast traditional fiat systems.
42 min
A Bitcoin Masterclass
A fascinating discussion with two brilliant minds exploring Bitcoin's stability, transformative corporate potential and its revolutionary impact on energy and financial systems.
1 hr
Inflation makes Bitcoin a necessity
Natalie Brunell discusses the generational financial struggles, fiat system flaws, and how Bitcoin offers a path to financial sovereignty and a fairer global economic framework.
56 min