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Imagine you wakeup 16 years later and remember you mined bitcoin in 2010
Unlocking Bitcoin From 2010 - Josh (JWP 113)

In this episode I spoke with Josh, who had a fascinating story. Imagine discovering Bitcoin you mined back in 2010…!!!??? Listen in to learn how an overlooked, early‑mined Bitcoin stash, can become a life‑changing financial lifeline. We cover self‑custody, inheritance planning, and Bitcoin governance; understand what it's like to dedicate your life to Bitcoin.

0:00 Introduction to Josh's Bitcoin Story
1:07 Josh's Early Days with Linux and Bitcoin
3:54 Life Changes and Rediscovering Bitcoin
7:18 Meeting Joshua Groth at the Porcupine Festival
12:14 The Emotional Impact of Recovering Bitcoin
15:13 Dedicating to Bitcoin and Going Public
16:55 Josh's Self-Hosted Bitcoin Treasury Management
18:31 Alternative Governance Model for Bitcoin

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