Bitcoin Journeys with Stephan Zimmermann
Joe Consorti: The Money’s Fake, The System’s Rigged, Bitcoin Wins
24 Apr 2025
In this powerful episode of Bitcoin Journeys, Joe Consorti shares how a pandemic, a Bloomberg terminal, and two iconic essays led him to go all in on Bitcoin at just 19 years old. From questioning authority during COVID to now helping build Bitcoin-native financial infrastructure, Joe walks us through his personal journey, macroeconomic awakening, and the mission that drives his work today.We talk about: • How Masters and Slaves of Money and The Bullish Case for Bitcoin changed his life • Why he sees Bitcoin as the solution to manipulated interest rates and broken incentives • His work at Theya and Horizon, including turning home equity into Bitcoin • The importance of separating Bitcoin from the broader “crypto” space • His unapologetically political view on Bitcoin, Trump, and nation-state adoption • How the financialization of Bitcoin is just beginning — and what comes nextIf you’re passionate about freedom, sound money, and building a Bitcoin future, this one’s for you.⸻🔗 Resources Mentioned: • Masters and Slaves of Money by Robert Breedlove → https://www.breedlove22.com/masters-slaves-money • The Bullish Case for Bitcoin by Vijay Boyapati → https://www.bitcoinpage.com/the-bullish-case-for-bitcoin • The Bitcoin Layer research → https://www.thebitcoinlayer.com • Theya self-custody platform → https://www.theya.io • Horizon: Swap home equity for Bitcoin → https://www.horizonbtc.com • Bitcoin Age by Nik Bhatia → https://www.bitcoinagebook.com • River (Bitcoin-only exchange with proof of reserves) → https://www.river.com⸻📲 Connect with Joe: • Twitter / X: @JoeConsorti • Research: Theya | Horizon🎧Support the Show:If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share the show. It helps more people discover Bitcoin and take their first steps toward financial sovereignty.
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