Hard to find a better example than @Avi Burra as someone who is exploring the possibilities on the frontier. True dedication to the highest ideals and conviction in a volatile environment.
The Becoming Sovereign Podcast
The Problem with HODL Dogma and Why We Must Spend Bitcoin
By Sovreign
Ep. 57 · Aired Apr 6, 2026 · 1h 38m · Last boosted Apr 10, 2026
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In this episode, Brandon Karpeles sits down with Nostr legend and creative mind Avi Burra, host of Plug Chain Radio and creator of the Finding Home travel show. Avi shares his recent realization that creating artistic and philosophical content exclusively for the hardcore Bitcoin echo chamber might be a massive product-market fit error. They dive deep into the creator economy, the pitfalls of Bitcoin-themed art, and why the "HODL at all costs" mentality has morphed from a helpful meme into a damaging dogma that holds back Bitcoin's path to becoming a true unit of account. ...
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rev.hodlMay 30, 2026
221 Great stories, it's pretty cool how it all came together. Bitcoiners united around Phish via this podcast realized. It's going to lead to something special at lake satoshi this summer, I know it.
rev.hodlMay 30, 2026
121 Great stories, it's pretty cool how it all came together. Bitcoiners united around Phish via this podcast realized. It's going to lead to something special at lake satoshi this summer, I know it.
rev.hodlMay 30, 2026
121 Great stories, it's pretty cool how it all came together. Bitcoiners united around Phish via this podcast realized. It's going to lead to something special at lake satoshi this summer, I know it.
rev.hodlMay 30, 2026
121 Great stories, it's pretty cool how it all came together. Bitcoiners united around Phish via this podcast realized. It's going to lead to something special at lake satoshi this summer, I know it.
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rev.hodlApr 21, 2026
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rev.hodlApr 20, 2026
221 South Bend Indiana Bitcoin Meetup is first Thursday of the month at Lang Lab 630pm. naddr1qvzqqqrukvpzqngz8n5al4660uc8tw8guzzqpzlp0g0h2rrrkh08y8nwlzp6m3m9qqyxzv3sxsmkzvp57z8fkz
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rev.hodlApr 19, 2026
721 Bitcoin brings forth God. Such a great discussion with @AviBurra and @npub12eml5kmtr… .
AviBurraApr 13, 2026
24k This was a journey into inner space to uncover the fundamentals of fundamentals. Thank you for having me on 🙏
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rev.hodlAug 18, 2025
1.1k I look forward to tunstr TRL, we can all send in our groupie videos from the local Bitcoin meetups instead of times square. Any of those local Bitcoiners out there can come hang with me at The South Bend Indiana Bitcoin Meetup, the first Thursday every month at Lang Lab, 630pm. Learn something, earn something, share something, buy something, build relationships and resilience with local Bitcoiners. We can cast our vote for the best music in all of Bitcoin culture while we're at it.
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rev.hodlOct 8, 2025
721 As a pioneer, going to Bitcoin Meetups builds culture locally. Michigan and Michiana have several to attend, Southwest Michigan meetup in Benton Harbor is one of the finest. Third Thursday every month at Dwellers co working space 630pm. Private location and you can BYOB.
AviBurraOct 8, 2025
10k Rust is woke. Use Haskell instead. Finding Home: Prague now live on IndeeHub - check it out
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rev.hodlSep 30, 2025
721 This year at Lake Satoshi, I think it's safe to say, the meshtadel truly went from concept to reality. From here on out, it's now about building it and making it stronger. I'm looking forward to more Bitcoiners joining us.
rev.hodlAug 18, 2025
1.1k Calling all local Bitcoiners, you can pick up Otis Bitmeyer coffee direct at meetups in the Michigan meshtadel network! Come hang with me at The South Bend Indiana Bitcoin Meetup, the first Thursday every month at Lang Lab, 630pm. Learn something, earn something, share something, buy something, build relationships and resilience with local Bitcoiners.
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rev.hodlApr 10, 2026
121 After several years of continuing to reduce my participation in the fiat system, those who have stuck with me have given up on trying to drag me back into the system. They still don't really understand what the ideals I'm striving for though.
rev.hodlApr 10, 2026
721 Extraction creates disconnection, unification is love, consensus governance is unification, Bitcoin is loving. To stop participating in extraction and to more deeply participate in unification, is how Bitcoin fixes this.
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AviBurraFeb 15, 2026
24k Always a pleasure catching up with @npub1hghnjjpnv…
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AviBurraJan 31, 2026
24k Great episode, gents. Loved the patent world rabbit hole. Appreciate the in-depth chat about 24 and July 18 at the beginning and the kind words! 🙏
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AviBurraJul 29, 2025
24k Always great to chat with Walker - we could have continued the conversation for another two hours. Thanks for having me on!
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AviBurraJul 7, 2025
24k Our time preference is measured in centuries 👀
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AviBurraApr 11, 2025
24k The world is not ready for this calibre of credentialed journalism
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AviBurraJul 21, 2025
12k Excellent show as always, gents. Here’s to eternal paper bitcoin summer. You can keep the summer vibes going by checking out my new Bourdain-inspired travel show with bitcoiners, Finding Home. The pilot episode is now out on IndeeHub: https://indeehub.studio/film/findinghome-season1-1
Mar 29, 2026
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AviBurraMar 29, 2026
10k Great chat, @npub1c39tdmht8… and @npub1s0xauq45h… 🔥
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AviBurraDec 10, 2025
10k Always a pleasure hurling pleb slop with Mr. Greaser
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AviBurraJul 18, 2025
10k Just discovered this podcast because of my 40HPW guru, Piez. Sound coffee maximalist here
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AviBurraSep 9, 2025
8k I no longer identify as a pleb
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AviBurraMay 15, 2026
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AviBurraApr 25, 2026
2.4k Great chat, gents. Can’t wait for Bitfest this year. @npub12m9dhjppn… hope to see you perform live there 👀
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AviBurraMar 17, 2026
2.4k Pre-listen boost for my frens
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AviBurraFeb 4, 2026
2.4k Congrats on the first episode, gents. Welcome to the other side of the mic
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AviBurraJan 13, 2026
2.4k I’m hoping you have value time splits set up for Polanski 🤞 Thanks for having me 🙏
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AviBurraJan 10, 2026
2.4k Good conversation, gents. Thanks for the shoutout and up for joining the show anytime 🫡
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AviBurraDec 24, 2025
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AviBurraAug 19, 2025
2.4k Had a great time in Prague this June with GG and we had this conversation to cap it off 🫡
Aug 18, 2025
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AviBurraAug 18, 2025
2.4k A true meeting of minds. This one has got to count double towards #40HPW
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AviBurraJul 28, 2025
2.4k Appreciate the shout out. Have fun at Lake Satoshi
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rev.hodlJun 7, 2026
2.1k Year of the firehorse, all y'all out there don't forget it! It's always a cool vibe in the bowl, constructive. Crashing out is not a bowl kind of vibe and I like that. Tried to boost from the @npub1cvcgs83gw… npub via boostmebitch.com but didn't quite get there, will try again! Looking forward to what you might find in the PO box too!
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rev.hodlMar 5, 2026
2k I agree completely that this idea of "fix the money, fix the world" has to begin from the individual. "Fix the money, fix the world" is a meme, a nugget of cultural capital. Fix the money, fix the world is simply an ideal not a formula. And by sharing this meme, Fix the Money, Fix the World, it's a short, compact way of communicating that ideal. It's a way for Bitcoiners to come into alignment culturally that Bitcoin will be used for the benefit of all.
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Genuinely enjoyed this chat with @plebiANON I spent way more time talking about shape-shifting reptilians and Tartaria than I ever intended 😅