In this bonus episode, Wyatt O’Rourke shares his thoughts on the overlap between Christianity and Bitcoin, and why urbanism should matter to Bitcoiners. He also talks about The Space - a Bitcoin citadel in Denver - and how it reflects values like stewardship, community, and low-time preference

Bitcoin is quietly siphoning trillions from the traditional financial system. Josh Friedeman sits down with Wyatt O’Rourke - CEO of Basilic and author of The Bitcoinization of Finance - to explore how Bitcoin’s final settlement model challenges Wall Street’s financialization machine. They unpack the $225 trillion at stake, the hidden risks of paper Bitcoin, and what real Bitcoin adoption looks like beyond ETFs.

🌐 CONNECT WITH WYATT

• 𝕏 X: [https://x.com/wyattorourke_](https://x.com/wyattorourke_)
• 🌍 Basilic Website: [https://basilic.io](https://basilic.io/)
• 🌍 Personal Website: [https://wyattorourke.com](https://wyattorourke.com)
• 📘 Book: https://braiins.com/books/bitcoinization-of-finance

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH

• 𝕏 X: [https://x.com/joshuafriedeman](https://x.com/joshuafriedeman)
• 🔗 LinkedIn: [https://linkedin.com/in/joshuafriedeman](https://linkedin.com/in/joshuafriedeman)
• 📹 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joshuafriedeman

TAKEAWAYS

• Bitcoin could absorb $225 trillion in global store-of-value assets.
• “Paper Bitcoin” products weaken the protocol’s value and user trust.
• Wall Street seeks to profit from Bitcoin—without adopting its principles.
• Bitcoin’s superpower? Final settlement in 10 minutes, no middlemen.
• Bitcoinization means custody, value, and settlement all on one protocol.

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Metaplanet now holds more Bitcoin than Coinbase — and the corporate playbook is shifting fast. In this Roundup, Josh Friedeman is joined by Jon Gordon (Satoshi Health Advisors) and Trey Sellers (Unchained) to break down where strategy is real and where it’s just noise. From Angel Studios’ 300 BTC buy to the rise of Bitcoin Treasury premiums and Nostr in healthcare, this is signal for operators, allocators, and founders who can’t afford to wait.

Smart moves, missed bets, and what happens when conviction goes on-chain.

KEP TOPICS

• MetaPlanet's Bitcoin Treasury
• Coinbase's Bitcoin Strategy
• Bitcoin Treasury Companies in Brazil and Korea
• Angel Studios Adding Bitcoin to Its Balance Sheet
• Market Euphoria and Bitcoin Treasury Companies
• The Role of Leverage in Bitcoin Investments
• MNAV and Bitcoin Treasury Valuations
• Counterparty Risk

CONNECT WITH JON

• X: @thebitcoinyogi
• Instagram: @jongordon9
• LinkedIn: Jon Gordon
• Satoshi Health: satoshihealth.com
• Sound HSA: soundhsa.com

CONNECT WITH TREY

• X: @ts_hodl
• LinkedIn: Trey Sellers
• Personal Site: treysellers.com
• Newsletter: firebtc.substack.com

CONNECT WITH JOSH

• 🔟 X: @joshuafriedeman
• 🔗 LinkedIn: Josh Friedeman

TAKEAWAYS

• Metaplanet’s Bitcoin accumulation reflects long-term corporate conviction — not just a headline grab.
• Angel Studios' BTC buy signals a growing trend: mission-aligned companies using Bitcoin as a brand and balance sheet signal.
• There are key differences between real Bitcoin treasury integration and marketing optics.
• Smart capital allocators are starting to reframe Bitcoin not just as an asset, but as a strategic tool.
• The biggest risk isn’t volatility — it’s waiting too long to build Bitcoin-native infrastructure.

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• Velas Commerce — Build with Bitcoin. Build with Lightning. Velas creates high-performance websites, apps, and POS integrations purpose-built for Bitcoin commerce. → velascommerce.com
• Strong Wealth — Bitcoin-native wealth planning for business owners, HNWIs, and families transitioning generational assets. Smart estate strategy meets hard money principles. → strongwealth.net

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE

This free, 27-page resource includes:

• Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
• Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
• Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

Trump Media just made a $2.5B Bitcoin move. Square flipped Lightning on at the point of sale. And the Bitcoin Conference? It threw a few curveballs. In this post-conference debrief, Josh Friedeman is joined by Jon Gordon and Trey Sellers to break down treasury shifts, political plays, and business adoption trends you need to know.

🌐 CONNECT WITH JON

• 𝕏 X: @thebitcoinyogi on X
• 📸 Instagram: @jongordon9 on Instagram
• 🌍 Website: Jon's Website

🌐 CONNECT WITH TREY

• 𝕏 X: @ts_hodl on X
• 🌍 Website: Trey's Website

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH

• 𝕏 X:@joshuafriedeman
• 🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
• 📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

TAKEAWAYS

• Trump Media’s treasury move blurred the line between campaign optics and Bitcoin conviction.
• Square’s Lightning rollout gives 4M merchants instant Bitcoin payment access.
• Bitcoin’s adoption is rising—but remains stuck in partisan gridlock.
• The team’s conference predictions flopped—and exposed where Bitcoin hype still outpaces delivery.
• Sound HSA aims to redefine medical finance with Lightning and patient sovereignty.
• Trump’s Rumble deal mixes alt-media, politics, and Bitcoin into one volatile cocktail.
• Is Bitcoin a strategic treasury asset—or just PR in disguise? The jury’s still out.
• Businesses want Bitcoin—but lack the playbook to use it.
• From Unchained to Square, Bitcoin’s institutional playbook is splintering—not consolidating.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners

Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE

This free, 27-page resource includes:

• Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
• Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
• Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

Jamie Dimon once called Bitcoin a scam — now JPMorgan is offering it to clients. What changed? In this sharp business roundup, we break down Wall Street's slow pivot, why Ledn went Bitcoin-only, and how Steak 'n Shake Lightning payments signal a shift in real-world adoption. We also explore the bold idea of the U.S. acquiring 1M BTC as part of a sovereign reserve strategy.

Featuring Joe Ianni (Lyncster) and Trey Sellers (Unchained), both trusted advisors to institutions, family offices, and Bitcoin-native businesses.

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOE

• 🌍 Website: Joe's Website

🌐 CONNECT WITH TREY

• 𝕏 X:
• 🌍 Website:
• 🌍 Substack: Trey's Substack

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH

• 𝕏 X:@joshuafriedeman
• 🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
• 📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

TAKEAWAYS

• Jamie Dimon’s reversal highlights how even the biggest Bitcoin critics are now strategically adopting BTC.
• Ledn dropping altcoins signals a growing institutional preference for Bitcoin-only infrastructure.
• Lightning is reaching real-world consumers — with Steak ‘n Shake now accepting Bitcoin.
• Spending vs. HODLing isn’t just a meme — it’s becoming a macroeconomic decision.
• The Bitcoin-only movement is accelerating, leaving no room for crypto dilution in serious institutional plays.
• Institutional interest is no longer exploratory — it’s strategic, tactical, and public-facing.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners

Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE

This free, 27-page resource includes:

• Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
• Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
• Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

Most accounting tools break under Bitcoin. Bitment is built different.

Jordan Guess, a CPA and the founder of Bitment, is building a Bitcoin-native platform that automates ledger feeds, generates clear bank-style statements, and helps financial pros finally keep up with the Bitcoin economy.

🌐 CONNECT WITH JORDAN

• 𝕏 X: @guess_jordan on X
• 🌍 Website: Jordan's Website

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH

• 𝕏 X:@joshuafriedeman
• 🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
• 📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

TAKEAWAYS

• Most CPAs still don't understand Bitcoin — Bitment bridges that gap
• Bitcoin’s immutable ledger prevents Enron-style fraud
• Legacy accounting tools fail Bitcoin businesses
• Bitment automates transaction feeds + builds readable statements
• Product vision = Plaid for Bitcoin + Lightning
• CPA adoption depends on simplicity + education
• Financial pros who ignore Bitcoin risk getting left behind

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Mentioned in this episode:

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE

Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin

Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE

This free, 27-page resource includes:

• Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
• Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
• Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

Steak ‘n Shake now accepts Bitcoin nationwide — and that’s just the beginning. New Hampshire is advancing legislation to let residents pay taxes in Bitcoin. Strategy World 2025 revealed how corporations are moving from holding Bitcoin to building with it. This episode breaks down the most important Bitcoin business signals of the week — including early signs of adoption across retail, policy, and operations.

🌐 CONNECT WITH JON

• 𝕏 X: @thebitcoinyogi on X
• 📸 Instagram: @jongordon9 on Instagram
• 🌍 Website: Jon's Website

🌐 CONNECT WITH TREY

• 𝕏 X:
• 🌍 Website:
• 🌍 Website: Trey's SubStack

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH

• 𝕏 X:@joshuafriedeman
• 🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
• 📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

TAKEAWAYS

• Steak ‘n Shake is now accepting Bitcoin payments across all U.S. locations.
• New Hampshire is advancing legislation to allow Bitcoin tax payments and state reserves.
• Strategy World 2025 showed how corporations are shifting from HODLing to building with Bitcoin.
• Bitcoin adoption is moving from headlines to hands-on business operations.

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Mentioned in this episode:

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE

Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin

Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE

Alladan Flinn, creator of Bitcoin Trading Cards, joins the show to discuss how art, memes, and collectibles can teach Bitcoin better than charts ever could. From fiat parallels in the collector economy to sparking orange-pill moments, this episode delivers creative insight on bitcoin adoption through design.

This free, 27-page resource includes:

• Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin
• Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with
• Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started

🌐 CONNECT WITH ALLADAN

• 𝕏 X: @bitcoinliferaft on X
• 📸 Instagram: Alladan's Website
• 🌍 Website: Alladan's Website
• 📺 YouTube: Alladan on YouTube

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH

• 𝕏 X:@joshuafriedeman
• 🔗 LinkedIn:@joshuafriedeman
• 📺 YouTube:@joshuafriedeman

TAKEAWAYS

• Alladan uses trading cards to teach Bitcoin through art and memes
• The collector economy is a perfect analogy for fiat money inflation
• Each card is designed as an orange pill — no jargon, just curiosity
• Kids, parents, and educators are engaging with Bitcoin in new ways
• Bitcoin’s cultural layer might be more powerful than its technical one
• Art can orange pill faster than spreadsheets ever could
• Bitcoin Trading Cards are turning teaching into something tangible

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Mentioned in this episode:

Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin

Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners

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