@BTC Sessions just asked on X if you could ask @Michael Saylor one thing what would that be? Whats your question? My question is this: What is your plan for the Bitcoin you hold on behalf of your shareholders in the event of a rapid fiat system collapse and potential government seizure of your Bitcoin holdings?

Hello Albertan Bitcoiners - tell your no-coiner friends about this. Bow Valley Credit Union Enters the Bitcoin Space Bow Valley Credit Union has officially launched a Bitcoin custody product, marking a big step forward for mainstream Bitcoin adoption in Alberta. After chatting with Brett at the Calgary Bitcoin Market, it’s clear this isn’t just a token gesture — it’s a solid offering that bridges the gap between traditional finance and Bitcoin. While it’s a custodial service (not self-custody), it’s still a meaningful step in the right direction. Having a traditional, regulated financial institution backing Bitcoin services adds a level of trust and familiarity that could help more everyday Canadians feel comfortable taking their first step into Bitcoin. For anyone looking to explore Bitcoin but hesitant about self-custody right away, this might be the perfect on-ramp.

Curious George and the Magic Internet Money One sunny morning, Curious George was flipping through the newspaper while the Man with the Yellow Hat sipped his coffee. “Look, George!” the Man said, pointing at a headline. “People are talking about something called Bitcoin. It’s like internet money.” George’s eyes lit up. Internet money? That sounded like a mystery worth solving! 🐵💡 Later that day, the Man with the Yellow Hat had to run errands. “Stay out of trouble, George,” he said with a wink. But George was already tip-toeing to the computer. He typed “Bitcoin” into the search bar. Words popped up: digital, decentralized, blockchain, private keys… George scratched his head. He didn’t understand all those big words, but he saw a picture of a golden coin with a big orange B on it. That must be Bitcoin! 🐵💻🪙 Curious George decided to get some Bitcoin. He saw a button that said Buy Bitcoin Now. But when he clicked it, it asked for a wallet. George ran to the closet and grabbed his actual wallet. It didn’t work. He pouted. “Oooh oooh aah aah!” Just then, he saw a video of a little monkey clicking on something called a Bitcoin Wallet App. George downloaded it and saw a funny string of numbers and letters. “This must be my wallet!” he grinned. 🐵📱🔐 George still didn’t have any Bitcoin. But he saw that you could earn some by doing chores—or by trading bananas! He ran outside, set up a little booth, and put up a sign: “Bananas for Bitcoin” A neighbor laughed and said, “I’ll give you a few sats for three bananas!” George smiled. “Sats?” he asked. “Satoshis! Tiny bits of Bitcoin,” the neighbor explained. “Kind of like pennies.” George handed over the bananas. His phone dinged. He had Bitcoin! 🎉 🐵🍌➡️🟠💰 When the Man with the Yellow Hat came home, George showed him the wallet app. “Well, would you look at that!” he laughed. “You’ve earned your first satoshis!” George beamed. “But remember,” the Man added, “Bitcoin is like your allowance. Don’t lose your keys, and always be careful online.” George nodded proudly. From that day on, George helped his friends learn how to save, share, and understand internet money. Because even a little monkey can be smart with Bitcoin—when he’s curious enough to learn. --- The End 🟠🐵💡

Bitcoin Rodeo – Key Take-Away Notes --- 1. Bitcoin Take-Aways I hold shares of several publicly traded Bitcoin-treasury companies in a registered account. Even before the conference I had begun shifting those positions into self-custody Bitcoin, but the Rodeo reinforced *why* a Bitcoin-only savings strategy matters. The fundamental risk to treasury companies is not exchange hacks or a Coinbase failure—though those remain concerns. The larger threat is **state intervention** as the fiat system unravels, echoing the 1933 U.S. gold seizure (Executive Order 6102). If governments need hard assets, publicly listed vehicles will be the easiest targets. My conclusion: the safest way to protect hard-earned wealth is **self-custody Bitcoin—ideally acquired without KYC**. While outright confiscation of KYC coins is technically difficult, governments can still impose punitive measures such as unrealized-gains taxes to siphon off your savings. I remain optimistic, but the road ahead is unlikely to be smooth. I’d rather shoulder the responsibility of safeguarding my future than hand that power to the state. --- 2. Health Take-Aways “Healthy lifestyle” looks different for everyone, yet the Rodeo nudged me to audit the low-hanging fruit in my own routine. On a health panel, speakers were asked for the single most important factor. Their answer surprised me: **sleep**. That insight explains why many people feel drained. Trapped in a fiat treadmill, they sacrifice rest for extra hours at work or more late-night screen time. One panelist noted his wife—a nurse for 15 years—has *less* purchasing power today at the top of her pay scale than she did as a new graduate. Even “good” jobs can’t outrun fiat debasement. Action items I’m exploring: * **Screen-curfew** a few hours before bed, or at least blue-light filters/glasses. * **Analogue downtime**—reading a physical book instead of scrolling. * **Historical template**: What did people eat, drink, and how did they move 150 years ago, before processed food and 24/7 stimulation? No one expects a return to horse-drawn carriages, but the thought experiment helps identify modern distortions. My goal is to carve out more daily time for genuine recovery and health. --- 3. Meeting People Where They Are Most people’s struggles trace back—directly or indirectly—to fiat incentives, yet that connection isn’t obvious to “normies.” Like many Bitcoiners, I sometimes launch into deep rabbit holes instead of starting with their immediate concerns. Key reminders: * **Listen first.** Ask what frustrates them—rising rent, grocery bills, lack of savings—and link those pain points to monetary debasement. * **Stay concise.** Years of study can’t be off-loaded in one conversation. * **Offer an easy first step.** A single Lightning wallet download can do more than an hour-long lecture. If you’ve found an especially effective way to orange-pill friends and family, I’m all ears—share your best tactics! ---

Do people actually realize what they are doing? I unfortunately don't think so - at least in most cases.

Great Elon Musk interview Highly recommend! ?

I recently had a conversation about AI with a middle-aged farmer from rural Alberta. He’s a smart guy who manages a large farm, and he mentioned that he expects AI to make his job about 20% more efficient over the next 5–10 years. Personally, I’ve been using tools like GROK and ChatGPT regularly, and I listen to a few tech-focused podcasts. I’d say I’m ahead of the average person when it comes to adopting AI. That’s why I think his 20% estimate is way off. In my view, we’re more likely to see that level of efficiency improvement per year, not spread over a decade. Curious to hear others’ thoughts — is 20% over 10 years realistic, or are we underestimating the pace of AI's impact?

If your in the area - make the effort to come to the Sat Market in Calgary Checkout this Meetup with BTC Sessions - Bitcoin Education:

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The SAT Market - Goods/Services for Bitcoin + Cash, Fri, Jun 27, 2025, 4:00 PM | Meetup

Hey everyone! Welcome to the 5th SAT Market - a peer to peer local market for people to buy/sell goods and services for Bitcoin! The last three ev...

Great Alberta Focused Pod @BitcoinBrains & @Paula

Just a thought Is the Trump Administration making the markets unstable to drive foreign investment (especially China) to gold so that the US can than dump gold and buy Bitcoin and basically secure the next 100 years of a US dominated world order? The more i think about it the more it makes sense - remember how China was into silver long after the west moved to gold and how that worked out for China?