1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix, I chat with Preston Pysh who brings clarity as we explore the unraveling of the petrodollar system and the seismic shift toward a Bitcoin-centric financial future. ––– Offers &amp;amp; Discounts ––– 🚨 SCAN THE QR CODE on the screen to enter our contest and get a chance to win a Blockhunters board game! 🚨 ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Preston Pysh on X: https://x.com/PrestonPysh • Preston Pysh on Nostr: npub1s5yq6wadwrxde4lhfs56gn64hwzuhnfa6r9mj476r5s4hkunzgzqrs6q7z ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Meet Preston Pysh 04:02 - Inflation &amp;amp; Petrodollar Collapse 06:33 - Bitcoin as a System &amp;amp; Unit of Account 08:17 - Stablecoins, Debt &amp;amp; Taproot Assets 11:03 - Gold vs Bitcoin Post-COVID 13:56 - Fake Gold &amp;amp; Verification 16:04 - Nodes, Proof &amp;amp; Self-Custody 19:06 - Tariffs &amp;amp; Onshoring Risks 24:02 - Currency Wars &amp;amp; Strategy 25:48 - Can Bitcoin Prevent War? 28:02 - Bretton Woods 2.0 30:21 - Nationalism vs Humanity 32:58 - Tariffs &amp;amp; Automation 37:22 - Volatility &amp;amp; Derivatives 39:55 - Fiat vs Real Money 42:48 - Bond Market Mayhem 45:42 - Jack Mallers &amp;amp; BTC Treasuries 47:30 - FDIC &amp;amp; Fiat Limits 52:36 - BTC Treasuries &amp;amp; Corporates 54:38 - 2025 Predictions 56:49 - Ross Ulbricht &amp;amp; Support 57:36 - Preston’s Links &amp;amp; Wrap-Up 59:13 - Reading &amp;amp; Prep Secrets I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening! The Bitcoin Matrix http://bitcoinmatrix.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36538860/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/188233695