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Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Fundamentals
Self-Improvement
Mathematics
English
Fundamentals explains his tweets and speaks his mind without character constraints
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10
06 November 2025
FF10: The Fundamentals of Pleb Slop and Purity Testing
In this solo rip, I unpack why the term “Plebslop” resonated so hard and use it to frame a bigger critique of purity tests in Bitcoin culture. I trace how the pleb meme drifted from useful humility to low-signal tribalism, how post-FTX call‑out dynamics hardened into gatekeeping, and why “protecting plebs” became a trap for engagement farming. From my own journey—years leading in woke circles,...
31 min
20 September 2025
FF9: FUNDAMENTALS OF ODELL DERANGEMENT SYNDROME
In this emergency FoF, I address a mischaracterization sparked by a boost I left for my friends at The Bugle Weekly and their conversation with Matt Odell. I set the record straight: I don’t have “Odell Derangement Syndrome.” My criticism after last year’s Rabbit Hole Recap comedy event in Nashville wasn’t about jokes or stage chops—it was about the aftermath and the culture of fear I witnessed...
18 min
25 October 2024
FF8: Blogread: HODL'ing is a Human Action
Summary: This conversation explores the unique nature of hodling Bitcoin as a distinctly human action, contrasting it with the capabilities of artificial intelligence and the challenges faced by institutions in maintaining Bitcoin holdings. The discussion highlights the limitations of AI in predicting human behavior, the inherent pressures on institutions to sell, and the potential for...
34 min
17 September 2024
FF7: BlogRead: Everybody Has a Price (Even Satoshi)
risk-fundamentals.ghost.io/everybody-has-a-price/summaryThis conversation explores the dynamics of power, reputation, and economic warfare in the context of revolutionary movements and the emergence of Bitcoin. It discusses how historical methods of suppressing dissent have evolved from overt violence to more insidious tactics like reputation smearing and co-optation. The discussion culminates in...
8 min
03 September 2024
FF6: Fundamentals of "Bitcoin Company" IPOs (The Fold/Swan dichotomy)
SummaryThis conversation explores the rise and fall of two Bitcoin companies, Swan and Fold. Swan was once highly respected and known for calling out scams in the industry, but their reputation took a hit when their custodian, Prime Trust, went bankrupt. On the other hand, Fold built alternative rails and avoided the Prime Trust issue, leading to their upcoming IPO. The conversation raises the...
20 min
12 June 2024
FF5: Fundamentals of Fiat Exodus
Summary. In this conversation, Fundamentals reflects on his transition from a long career in the fiat world to the world of Bitcoin. He compares his journey to the biblical story of Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus, and contemplates the purpose of his deep dive into mathematics. He discusses the importance of personal integrity and conviction in navigating the Bitcoin world and contrasts himself...
19 min
18 April 2024
FF4: Fundamentals of Standup Comedy
In this episode, the host shares two stories from his stand-up comedy journey. The first story is about a disastrous performance in New York where the crowd hated him, but he learned to overcome it by using self-deprecating humor. The second story is about dealing with a heckler, where he found the courage to stand up for himself and gained a newfound confidence. These stories highlight the...
11 min
04 April 2024
FF3: Fundamentals of Integrity
In this solo rip, Fundamentals discusses the concept of integrity and how it is not related to morality. He explains that integrity is the foundation for fulfilling commitments and achieving goals. Fundamentals emphasizes that the size of one's commitments is limited by their level of integrity. He gives examples of commitments such as having more Bitcoin at the end of the year and making it in...
7 min
27 March 2024
FF2: Fundamentals of Blockspace Markets
Summary. In this conversation, Fundamentals discusses various aspects of the Bitcoin ecosystem, focusing on the market for block space and its significance. The conversation begins with an introduction and appreciation for the feedback received. Then, the discussion moves to Bitcoin Mechanic's statements about the block space market and high fees. Fundamentals emphasizes the importance of market...
10 min
25 March 2024
FF1: Fundamentals of Time Machines
In this solo episode, Fundamentals discusses the concept of mathematics and Bitcoin as time machines. He explores how math can solve problems more efficiently and how Bitcoin's ability to traverse space enables it to provide a sense of time. Fundamentals also delves into the importance of learning math and how Bitcoin can enhance the learning process. He emphasizes the significance of Bitcoin in...
14 min