In this episode, I’m joined by Joe Burnett, Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Semler Scientific, one of the largest Bitcoin treasury companies in the world. We dive deep into Semler’s latest acquisition that pushed them past 5,000 BTC on their balance sheet and discuss the rise of Bitcoin-native corporate finance. We cover: • What "intelligent leverage" really means and why it's the key to the Bitcoin treasury playbook • How speculative attacks are accelerating bitcoinization, one balance sheet at a time • Why these companies are building financial bridges from legacy asset classes to Bitcoin • The misconceptions about volatility, MNAV premiums, and risk in Bitcoin treasury firms • How Joe went from pseudonymous Twitter anon to leading strategy at a 5,000+ BTC company If you want to understand where Bitcoin is going and who's paving the way, this episode is for you. Follow Joe Burnett on X → https://x.com/IIICapital Explore Semler Scientific's Bitcoin Dashboard → https://ir.semlerscientific.com/dashboard Stack Bitcoin using your home equity → https://joinhorizon.com See your home's Bitcoin potential → https://joinhorizon.com/calculator Schedule a 1-on-1 consultation → https://calendly.com/d/cryw-39y-2j4/horizon-consultation Follow Joe on X → https://x.com/JoeConsorti Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin Strategy and Acquisition 02:41 Intelligent Leverage in Bitcoin Treasury Companies 05:35 The Concept of Speculative Attack 08:21 The Evolution of Bitcoin and Personal Journeys 11:06 Advice for Aspiring Bitcoin Professionals 13:54 Understanding MNAV and Market Dynamics 32:12 Understanding Leverage in Bitcoin Investment 33:55 Bridging Traditional Assets to Bitcoin 37:19 The Role of Bitcoin Treasury Companies 38:33 Critiques of Bitcoin Treasury Companies 42:14 The Contrarian Nature of Bitcoin Investments 44:00 The Future of Bitcoin and Treasury Companies 45:48 Monetary Debasement and Bitcoin's Growth 48:28 Technological Innovation vs. Monetary Policy 52:42 The Evolution of Monetary Systems 53:54 Valuation of Bitcoin Treasury Companies Disclaimer: Horizon is a technology company that helps users buy and custody their Bitcoin and does not directly provide financial or investment services. Horizon connects homeowners with licensed home equity investment providers but does not act as an agent or broker for the homeowner or any third party. Homeowners should consult their financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decision. For additional information, please refer to our FAQ, terms and conditions, and our preferred providers' websites.

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