“What Kind of Bitcoiner Will You Be?” The Virtues That Shape the Future | Aleks Svetski

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Aleks Svetski, one of the busiest minds in Bitcoin, to talk about his latest book, The Bushido of Bitcoin, and his journey through the space. Aleks dives into how his book explores the virtues we’ll need as Bitcoiners to build a better world, drawing lessons from the Samurai, ancient Rome, and other great civilizations.

We also talk about his entrepreneurial journey—starting with AmberApp, one of the first Bitcoin dollar-cost averaging apps, to his newest project, Satlantis, a super app for sovereign individuals. Aleks shares how his experiences traveling, writing, and working in the Bitcoin space have shaped his vision for a world built on freedom, virtue, and parallel systems.
We wrap up with a discussion about El Salvador, its transformation under President Bukele, and why it feels like a beacon of hope for the future.

Whether you’re into Bitcoin, history, or just love hearing inspiring stories, this episode is for you. Tune in and get ready to be challenged, inspired, and maybe even white-pilled!

- Mike

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Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - How Big is Aleks Svetski’s New Bitcoin Book?
1:05 - What Inspired Aleks Svetski to Write His Book on Bitcoin and Virtue?
3:47 - Why Should You Subscribe to This Bitcoin Podcast?
4:16 - How Did Aleks Svetski Research and Write His Bitcoin Book?
6:52 - What are the Biggest Challenges of Writing a Book on Bitcoin?
8:33 - How Did Aleks Svetski Discover Bitcoin and Start His Journey?
14:45 - What Made Aleks Svetski Become a Bitcoin Maximalist?
19:25 - How Was Amber, a Bitcoin-Only Savings App, Created?
29:15 - What is Satlantis and How Does it Help Bitcoiners?
33:28 - Why Should You Read Aleks Svetski’s Book on Bitcoin and Virtues?
37:37 - What Are the 10 Key Virtues Bitcoiners Should Live By?
46:26 - How is El Salvador Changing Under Bitcoin Adoption?
51:21 - What’s Next for Bitcoiners and Sovereign Individuals in a Changing World?
52:17 - Where Can You Find Aleks Svetski’s Book and Projects?