After 10 years of studying Bitcoin, here are four videos that I think are the perfect starting point for your journey into Bitcoin. Watch them in sequence, and if you have any questions afterwards, feel free to reach out to me.
1. How Money & Banking Work (& why they're broken today)
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
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
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
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
Did these videos spark your interest?
Great! Understanding Bitcoin takes time, so to assist your learning journey, here are 6 other videos that I think are a perfect for your next steps ⤵
How The Economic Machine Works
A simple but not simplistic, animated video answers the question, "How does the economy really work?
30 min
A Bitcoin explainer for beginners
Great narrated video with lots of charts, taking you on a journey through the current fiat system.
1 hr 24 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
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
What is Money?
Robert Breedlove and Michael Saylor teach the intellectual foundation needed to grasp Bitcoin's significance.
16 hrs across 9 episodes