sebbunney
Seb Bunney

https://sebbunney.com/the-hidden-cost-of-money/

Exploring the world in search of understanding. Co-founder of Looking Glass Education & author of The Hidden Cost of Money. Link below. #Bitcoin

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2025-11-28 02:47:17 UTC

Had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Caribou on the Orange Party @nprofile…p75c podcast today — what a rip.
Love the format of one question, then let consciousness flow.
Anyways, we dug into the famous quote, "The map is not the territory", and how money shapes the way we navigate the world... both physically and metaphorically.
Huge appreciation to Nick for having me on. Hope you guys enjoy the convo as much as I did. 🧡
https://fountain.fm/episode/YU9GubLTcyCpxlXuH8De

2024-09-22 04:13:13 UTC

Unbelievably stoked to see B is for Bitcoin and The Hidden Cost of Money in the Infinity Store. Thank you @npub1jt9…la9y and Luke. What you guys have built is very much needed— a #Bitcoin’er built and operated store.
Please support 🙏🥰
#note1dg0…ffsu

2024-09-20 16:25:04 UTC

Be like Han!
https://m.primal.net/KvrP.jpg

2024-09-16 17:58:58 UTC

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Unreal! So well done Madex.

2024-09-16 17:55:41 UTC

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That’s a pretty informative bookshelf.

2024-09-16 17:54:05 UTC

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So cool! Hugely appreciate the support Allison. If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to reach out.

2024-09-16 17:53:13 UTC

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Hey Matt,
I apologize. I honestly didn't see this message come through. I'm still figuring out this NOSTR thing as it seems to be temperamental on my phone. Social media isn't my forte.

2024-08-30 21:43:32 UTC

Blown away! The #Bitcoin community never ceases to amaze. Jumped on a call a few weeks back with an unbelievably rad dude who had a couple questions, turns out he started Third Eye Pinecones & sent over a little gift box. Thank you 🥰🙏
Their pinecone necklaces are truly amazing!
https://m.primal.net/KVvO.jpg

2024-08-29 16:19:20 UTC

Working on an educational piece for Block Rewards and felt compelled to share this. Pretty profound to me!
We must work exponentially harder just to stay afloat!
The good news: That’s not the case with #Bitcoin!
https://m.primal.net/KTtV.png

2024-08-29 02:20:13 UTC

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It’s an app with meditative sound tracks alongside a strobe light produced from your phones flash, which sends you into these wild meditative states with strong visuals. It’s truly profound ☺️

2024-08-29 02:05:41 UTC

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I appreciate you sharing this. Nice work Brady ☺️

2024-08-28 05:42:38 UTC

MY GOD! I just had the most unbelievable experience. Download the app Lumenate and go through the steps. I just had the powerful psychedelic experience in my life… without substances. Truly mindblown 🤯
https://lumenate.page.link/vtzW

2024-08-27 17:27:07 UTC

Absolute must watch!
Blown away by this stat: 'Those who vote Democrat control 70% of the wealth.' So much for the left being the party of the people.
https://x.com/thefinalbot1/status/1828245686845927504?s=46&t=KNVs6VS8UzL3OGncj9s9Og

2024-06-07 15:10:00 UTC

#note1r9m…l8zw
I truly appreciate messages/tweets like this as they motivate me to continue creating and contributing to the community. Thanks everyone and thank you Hack0 for the support!

2024-04-27 18:44:31 UTC

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Warren for sure. (When I typed Warren it autocorrected to Satan 🤦‍♂️)

2024-03-05 10:07:07 UTC

Wanted to thank @npub1tdc…8r0y, & everyone at @npub1etg…8n6e for putting on Bitcoin Atlantis. What an absolutely incredible event 🥰 Feeling grateful!
For anyone who missed my MainStage talk, “Your Role in the Revolution”, here’s the link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/h2ljazAVDUE?si=8yesme-nloo4xUsk&t=143m49s

2024-03-03 22:55:10 UTC

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Greatly appreciate the mention alongside such phenomenal authors.

2024-03-03 22:54:23 UTC

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No way! Thanks for the support. Hopefully you’re finding a few snippets of value ☺️ If you ever have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

2024-03-02 13:00:50 UTC

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Ahh I appreciate the support ☺️ Don’t ever hesitate with any questions.

2024-03-02 12:54:13 UTC

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❤️ Truly appreciate the comment Jake. It means a lot. Also… I am pumped it resonates given the examples. I definitely find examples close to home make it feel so much more real. Thanks for the support ☺️

2024-02-26 20:32:29 UTC

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Understanding their importance and adopting strategies to prevent Bitcoin from getting stuck in small UTXOs is key.
Hopefully, you found value in this thread. Comment below if you have any questions!
Still lost? @npub1jqc…akee & I will be discussing UTXOs at @BitcoinAtlantis.
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2024-02-26 20:31:44 UTC

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You'll have a single UTXO instead of multiple smaller ones.
In conclusion, UTXOs matter. While they may sound like technical jargon gobbledegook, it's vital to grasp their significance, especially with the potential for rising transaction fees.
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2024-02-26 20:31:31 UTC

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Additionally, fees fluctuate— they're not on an endless upward march. During periods of lower fees, it's a good time to consolidate your UTXOs. With @SparrowWallet, it's simple. Just choose the UTXOs you want to consolidate, pay the transaction fee, and presto!
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2024-02-26 20:31:12 UTC

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For me, I approach UTXO management by accumulating purchases on exchanges until reaching an amount that I would feel uncomfortable losing, say ~$500, before withdrawing to a hardware wallet. This strategy ensures UTXOs remain sufficiently sized as fees continue to rise.
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2024-02-26 20:31:00 UTC

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For instance, if fees rise to $25 in five years, having numerous small UTXOs, each worth less than $25, renders our entire stack unusable. So, how do we get around this?
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2024-02-26 20:30:50 UTC

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This is especially true if we have UTXOs smaller than the transaction fee. In such cases, our BTC becomes impractical to send, as the fee would surpass the UTXO value. Therefore, when receiving Bitcoin/ managing our wallets, it's crucial to consider future fee scenarios.
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2024-02-26 20:30:39 UTC

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So why does this matter? Simply put, transaction fees are rising. If we have many smaller UTXOs—such as when DCA'ing directly to cold storage—the transaction fees can quickly eat into our stack when we go to transact with our Bitcoin.
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2024-02-26 20:30:28 UTC

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The latter scenario above is more cost-effective, as it involves fewer UTXOs, reducing the transaction weight. You could also think of an efficient UTXO transaction like paying for $20 worth of groceries with a $20 bill instead of 200 dimes—the single bill is far simpler.
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2024-02-26 20:30:16 UTC

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Transaction weight/size grows with the number of UTXOs involved. Imagine having 10 UTXOs of $10 each and needing to send $100 to a friend. Compare this to having a single UTXO of $100 for the same transaction.
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2024-02-26 20:29:59 UTC

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For example, if we receive $100 worth of Bitcoin today, we'll have a UTXO for 0.0015 Bitcoin. Essentially, this UTXO represents unspent Bitcoin in our wallet awaiting use— hence the name.
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2024-02-26 20:29:47 UTC

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You're probably wondering, "What factors contribute to increasing transaction size?"
One of the primary factors is UTXOs (Unspent Transaction Outputs). When Bitcoin enters our wallet, a UTXO is generated.
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2024-02-26 20:29:36 UTC

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The more space your transaction takes up, the more expensive it will be.
Let's break down a hypothetical transaction: If your transaction is 250 bytes in size & the current fee rate is 10 sat/vB, then your fee (250 x 10) would amount to 2,500 sats or approximately $1.29.
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2024-02-26 20:29:19 UTC

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If you pop over to http://mempool.space (@mempool), you'll notice fees are quoted in "sat/vB", which stands for satoshis per byte. Since there are 1,000,000 bytes in a megabyte, and blocks have a maximum size of 4 megabytes, each block has limited space.
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2024-02-26 20:28:57 UTC

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Bitcoin transaction fees aren't based on the amount sent, but on the transaction's weight. More data in the transaction equals higher fees.
You're probably thinking, what is Seb on about... "what does transaction weight mean?"
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2024-02-26 20:28:42 UTC

Unsure what a #Bitcoin UTXO is, why they are important to understand, and how managing UTXOs could save you a lot of #BTC in the future? 🧐
Here's a 🧵 for you!
UTXOs, or Unspent Transaction Outputs, can be tricky to grasp, so let's do a UTXO 101.

2024-02-26 20:25:07 UTC

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Haha! Thanks for giving the episode a listen. Always great to meet likeminded Bitcoiner MTB'ers.

2024-02-15 03:47:07 UTC

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I greatly appreciate you taking the time to give the pod a listen. So glad you found value 🥰

2024-02-14 17:39:38 UTC

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I truly appreciate you giving the pod a listen. It means the world. And… I hugely appreciate the comment. You never quite know how your thoughts will be received, so I’m glad you’re enjoying them.

2024-01-21 04:56:07 UTC

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Truly appreciate the support. It means the world. I hope you find some snippets of value in the book 😃

2023-12-28 03:02:43 UTC

Success! Nothing beats prime rib 🤤
#note1t47…zy0r
https://m.primal.net/HVdO.jpg

2023-12-27 06:03:22 UTC

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The butcher only had either a 1.2kg prime rib or 3.7kg one. 1.2kg just didn’t cut it 😉

2023-12-27 00:57:35 UTC

You can’t have a camouflaged orange pilling book without some subliminal #Bitcoin messaging on the cover. Has anyone spotted the hiding-in-plain-sight #BTC logo yet? 😉
https://m.primal.net/HVSQ.jpg

2023-12-27 00:30:48 UTC

It’s started! Dry brining this prime rib for the next 24hrs. Can’t wait till tomorrow 🤤
https://m.primal.net/HVSI.jpg

2023-12-26 00:44:59 UTC

🎅Merry Christmas, everyone🎅
With the release of The Hidden Cost of Money, this year has been a wild one, but if there is one thing I know for sure, I feel so lucky to be involved in this incredible community of passionate people building for a brighter future. Thank you!!!

2023-12-23 17:47:22 UTC

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🙏 I appreciate the mention amongst the list of truly inspiring people. Canada punches well above its weight on the #Bitcoin front 🤓

2023-12-21 00:59:38 UTC

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Totally!!!!

2023-12-20 23:44:46 UTC

Monthly reminder: If you need permission to use your hard-earned money, you're not free, and it's not your money.
#Bitcoin

2023-12-20 23:40:44 UTC

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Ahh I greatly appreciate. You know I wish I could say there was. The issue with translations is the expense that goes into them and just bringing the english version to market sucked me dry haha! You never know. If there is the opportunity, I'll let you know.

2023-12-20 17:25:34 UTC

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Hmm… haven’t listened. Will check it out for sure 🤓 Thanks.

2023-12-20 17:24:21 UTC

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That’s a great series 🤓

2023-12-20 17:23:57 UTC

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I’ve had a few people recommend this now. Going to have to give it a listen. Thanks Dumon ☺️

2023-12-20 04:57:47 UTC

Looking for content to listen to for a 5hr drive. What has been your favourite podcast recently, or favourite book???
Any subject goes 🤓

2023-12-19 06:43:01 UTC

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🥰🥰🥰 Cannot thank you enough for the support.

2023-12-19 01:33:29 UTC

First batch of books arrived 🥰
It’s a wild feeling to see this thing you’ve dedicated a couple thousand hours over the last year into, tangibly in your hands.
Thanks again for all the support everyone. Hugely appreciated 🙏🙏🙏
If you’d like a signed copy for sats, DM me ☺️
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2023-12-17 06:20:20 UTC

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Jon! I greatly appreciate the comment it really means a lot. It is comments like this that motivate me to continue writing. Thanks for taking the time to give the podcast a listen. It means a lot.

2023-12-16 17:10:21 UTC

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🤤

2023-12-16 17:09:45 UTC

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Spot on!
Soon we’ll be unable to think for ourselves. Just like many of us lost the capacity memorize your friends home phone numbers when the cell phone came out.

2023-12-16 17:05:22 UTC

While skimming The Hidden Cost of Money before hitting publish one fact in particular stood out to me!
When money no longer serves as a store of value, we seek to store value in other assets i.e. ETFs. The often overlooked consequence is the IMMENSE power granted to ETF issuers.
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2023-12-16 07:38:52 UTC

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Thanks Tim. Hugely appreciated 🥰

2023-12-16 07:38:33 UTC

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Hey Michael! I appreciate you taking the time to give this a listen. As for the audio version, it’s in the works. Not quite sure on a timeline but still a month or so out I anticipate. Thanks for the support ☺️

2023-12-16 07:36:44 UTC

#note1ukj…k2fc
Such a great discussion this evening. Nothing beats a round table talk with fellow Bitcoiner’s 🤓
If you’re looking for something to listen to tomorrow morning, give this a play.

2023-12-16 07:34:44 UTC

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Truly appreciate the support 🙏🙏🙏

2023-12-14 23:43:32 UTC

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I’d love to check it out. Thanks for the share 🥰

2023-12-14 23:43:02 UTC

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Thanks Enzo. I appreciate the comment. It means a lot that you’d take the time to give it a listen.

2023-12-14 01:53:17 UTC

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Ahhh no way! It’s comments like these that fuel my passion to create content 🥰

2023-12-14 00:12:01 UTC

Closing out this year, I didn’t foresee having the opportunity to join
@PrestonPysh on The Investors Podcast to discuss my new book, The Hidden Cost of Money.
Truly humbled & appreciative. From the depth of my heart thank you for the opportunity, & the phenomenal conversation. 🙏🙏🙏
https://youtu.be/JoxqSbwWx-c?si=VlKupztBIHhBMfO-

2023-12-14 00:08:53 UTC

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Thanks for the kind words and I appreciate you taking the time to give this talk a listen. It means a lot.

2023-12-14 00:08:02 UTC

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So cool! Ahh this makes it all worth it. If we can aid the younger generation is understanding how money shapes our world, I feel like the world will be a better place.
Thanks for sharing this comment.

2023-12-14 00:06:57 UTC

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Thanks for taking the time to give it a listen. You comment truly means a lot. Super excited that you found value in the chat.
I greatly appreciate you ordering the book.

2023-12-13 00:58:39 UTC

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Hey Kristian! Ahh I greatly appreciate the comment. It truly means a lot. I'll definitely add a tipping address. I am behind with the times haha. Looking forward to catching up soon at one of these meet ups.

2023-12-13 00:45:02 UTC

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Ahh, I greatly appreciate the comment. It means a lot. More than anything, I just hope people find value in the book.

2023-12-12 02:48:14 UTC

Unbelievably excited to release The Hidden Cost of Money. A book tailored to ordinary folks, investigating how our monetary system shapes who we are & how we act, & what we can do to create positive change!
Available at your local Amazon!
https://a.co/d/8p6zZF8

2023-05-07 03:53:33 UTC

Leaked Pentagon documents reveal Russian forces killing 5-8 Ukrainians for each loss. This is a war of attrition. Developed nations simply using Ukrainian civilians as tools to cripple Russian army at no care for life lost. 300000+ Ukrainian lives lost
https://youtu.be/nA0OXZuaG0g

2023-02-15 16:27:44 UTC

Tired of feeling unfulfilled? Are your goals not quite bringing about that deeper sense of happiness?
This week's newsletter covers the art of goal setting & offers a quick perspective shift that can bring about deeper fulfillment in life.
Enjoy!
https://t.co/0c8B1trU6T

2023-01-06 00:03:45 UTC

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I'd love to know why you disagree. Why does being able to dispose of something limit its ability to be valuable?

2022-12-28 17:43:21 UTC

Are you looking to trigger that state of flow more easily?
In this week's issue of the Qi of Self-Sovereignty, I wanted to dive into some of the magical effects of meditation.
https://sebbunney.com/meditation-its-surprising-effects-on-aging/