Why Bitcoin Matters to Me
🧠 Why This Matters to Me
As a Christian, I value truth, integrity, and caring for others. Over time, I realized the way our money works often undermines those values—rewarding debt, punishing savers, and quietly transferring wealth.
Bitcoin opened my eyes. It's transparent, incorruptible, and rooted in honesty. It aligns with values of stewardship, fairness, and long-term thinking.
I'm still learning, but I believe this matters—not just financially, but spiritually and socially. If you're curious, here's where to start.
🚀 Start Here
New to Bitcoin? You're not alone. Start with this documentary.
Want to go deeper?
After watching the documentary, I recommend these resources:
- 📚 Read: Bitcoin in 21 Minutes – River – A concise guide covering the essentials of Bitcoin in just 21 minutes.
- 📚 Read: The Bitcoin Standard – The most comprehensive book on Bitcoin's role in monetary history.
- 🎥 Watch: What is Money? – Michael Saylor Series – A deep dive into the nature of money, time, and energy.
📚 Growing Resource List
A curated list of resources that have shaped my understanding of Bitcoin - from technical deep dives to philosophical discussions about money and society. I'll keep adding to it as I discover more valuable content.
📖 Read
- Entering The Dual Money Era – River Financial (Nov 2024) – A compelling thesis on how Bitcoin will replace the dollar as a way to save while dollars remain for spending.
- The Price of Tomorrow – Jeff Booth (Jan 2020) – Explores how technology and deflation will shape our future.
- Inventing Bitcoin – Yan Pritzker (Jun 2019) – Short, clear, and great for technical newcomers.
🎥 Watch/Listen
- Jack Mallers: Bitcoin is a Moral Revolution (Jun 2025) – A powerful and emotional explanation of Bitcoin as more than just an investment - a moral revolution in money offering hope and fairness to a generation facing economic hardship.
- THE Bitcoin Podcast: Saving in Bitcoin Ep. 1 (Mar 2025) – Jeff Booth joins Walker for Episode 1 to introduce Bitcoin.
🏦 How I Buy Bitcoin
I use River because they prioritize security, transparency, and customer service.
- No fees for recurring purchases (DCA)
- White-glove customer service and tax reports
- 100% full-reserve custody
- FDIC-insured cash balances earn bitcoin interest
📓 Field notes
Field notes — how I use AI day to day (models, harnesses, subscriptions, gear).