Bitcoin Rodeo – Key Take-Away Notes
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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.
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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.
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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!
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