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Is Bitcoin Too Risky for Boomers to Retire Safely? Gary Leland
Season 1 Episode 155
“Gary, you are a spark plug in the Bitcoin Community"
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Gary Leland aka The Bitcoin Boomer is the founder of the BitBlockBoom Bitcoin Conference in Dallas, Texas. BitBlockBoom is considered by many to be one of the top Bitcoin conferences in the world.
He also produces the Bitcoin Boomer Show along with several other Bitcoin related podcasts and websites.
Gary started his 1st e-commerce site in 1996, and in 2004 Gary became one of the first 50 podcasters in the world.
In 2006 Time Magazine listed him in their list of 50 coolest websites.
In 2016 he was inducted into the Academy Of Podcasters Hall Of Fame, and in 2017 The Mayor of Arlington, Texas proclaimed March 1st Gary Leland Day.
In 2022 He co-authored Bitcoin And The American Dream.
Out of all the projects Gary has been involved with he feels Bitcoin is the one that will change the world.
In this episode, Gary talks about his journey into Bitcoin and:
- The importance of educating people about Bitcoin and how it can change the world.
- The importance of dollar-cost averaging.
- The difference between Bitcoin and crypto, with Bitcoiners being focused on creating sound money and helping the world.
- The hosts also touch on the corrupt nature of the current financial system
- The need for term limits in politics.
- The importance of personal responsibility and making conscious choices, whether it's in regards to health or finances.
- He also discusses the BitBlock Boom conference and the future of Bitcoin.
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(00:30) Introduction to the episode and guest, Gary Leland
(01:40) Gary Leland's introduction to Bitcoin and his first encounter with it
(09:28) The importance of dollar-cost averaging in getting boomers interested in Bitcoin
(12:49) The story behind the creation of BitBlock Boom conference
(18:40) The significance of the Bitcoin halving and its impact on the future
(24:04) The potential of Bitcoin to fix the current fiat currency system and create a more peaceful world
(30:58) The hosts discuss the importance of educating people about Bitcoin and its potential to change the world.
(32:53) They talk about the difference between Bitcoiners and shitcoiners, with Bitcoiners focused on making money and saving the world, while shitcoiners are only interested in making trades and making money.
(33:38) The hosts discuss the corrupt nature of the current financial system and the need for term limits in politics.
(38:09) They emphasize the importance of personal responsibility and making conscious choices, whether it's in regards to health or finances.
(54:09) The hosts encourage listeners to start learning about Bitcoin by buying small amounts regularly and recom
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