LAID OFF… THEN BITCOIN?

LAID OFF… THEN BITCOIN?

52:03 Mar 31, 2026
About this episode
Welcome, brand-new Bitcoiners! Subscribe to win two million sats. In this episode, you’ll hear Alfredo’s story of discovering Bitcoin during a scary season of job uncertainty, why The Bitcoin Standard pulled him down the rabbit hole, why he believes mining is one of the best ways to understand Bitcoin, and why brand-new Bitcoiners should focus less on gambling and more on steadily stacking sats. If you’re new and wondering whether Bitcoin is too complicated, too risky, or too late, this episode will help you think about it in a simpler, more hopeful way. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 05:16 — Buy Bitcoin Calm, Smart, Steady 14:15 — Home Mining Starts Right Here — Build A Real Bitcoin Life 42:42 — Buy the Dip by Ithaca Hummus — Cash vs. Sats by SALT SPONSORS AND AFFILIATES Check out our sponsors and affiliates: 🧂 SALT: https://saltlending.com/🧡 Ithaca Hummus: https://ithacahummus.com/pages/wheretobuy⚪️ Pearl Collective Media: https://www.pearlcollectivephotography.com/media🌊 River: http://partner.river.com/satchats🔐 MicroSeed: https://microseed.io/?ref=SatChats₿ Bitcoin Well: https://bitcoinwell.com/satchats TELL US YOUR STORY / COME ON THE SHOW Sign up at https://www.satchats.com/ to grab your slot in the studio. PLAY OUR LIVE GAME SHOW FRIDAYS @ 11AM EST Sign up at https://www.satchats.com/ to play for a million sats LIVE on YouTube. SPONSOR SAT CHATS Head to https://www.satchats.com/ to book an appointment with us or email us at show@satchats.com. VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT SAT CHATS Donate on-chain: bc1qlev6p29sskwsvpqjlu0q792le35hj2mculjlj3 Donate via Lightning: satchats@getalby.com Want to spend more time with today’s guest? Find links and additional content below: https://x.com/bittycent21 Club Orange bittycent21 If you're playing Tick Tock Next Block, this is Episode No. 206 with No. 184 Alfredo.
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