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Once Bitten

Paper Exposure vs Ownership: Custody, SMEs, and the Education Flywheel

Paper Exposure vs Ownership: Custody, SMEs, and the Education Flywheel

The October 01, 2025 episode of Once Bitten features Richard arguing that “paper Bitcoin” exposure confuses newcomers about ownership and risk. Richard contrasts equity proxies and custodial convenience with the practical requirements of self-custody and clear redemption terms.

Institutional Paths, Choke Points, and the Case for Self-Custody

Institutional Paths, Choke Points, and the Case for Self-Custody

The September 25, 2025 episode of Once Bitten features Simon Dixon outlining how banking-rail constraints and policy reversals shaped founder behavior and market structure.

Bitcoin Treasury Strategies for Inflation-Exposed SMEs

Bitcoin Treasury Strategies for Inflation-Exposed SMEs

The April 25 2025 episode of Once Bitten features guest Brandon Karpeles explaining how persistent inflation and regulatory overhead erode small- and medium-size enterprises.

Federal Reserve Origins and Bitcoin Resilience

Federal Reserve Origins and Bitcoin Resilience

The April 11, 2025 episode of Once Bitten features Julian Figueroa and Peruvian Bull dissecting the covert origins and expansion of the Federal Reserve alongside its far-reaching impacts.