In this episode, I chat with Jan “Stallion” Marvan, CEO of Hacking Lives, about building real-world optionality: plan-B residencies, tax-optimized structures, and day-one self-custody.
We dive into why Bitcoin is first a tool for freedom, and why Paraguay has quietly become a top residency hub for mobile Bitcoiners.
If you want practical steps to become harder to stop, financially and physically, this one’s for you.
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00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Who is Stallion & Hacking Lives 05:47 - PSA: self-custody + show mission 07:57 - This cycle is different: ETFs, treasuries, retail lull 10:40 - Store of value vs medium of exchange 19:07 - Numbers-go-down tech: pricing life in sats 23:03 - Time in the market beats timing the market 24:31 - Low time preference spending & priorities 33:08 - Why self-custody is non-negotiable 39:36 - Prepping for mobility: passports, wallets, go-bag 44:21 - Inheritance planning: cypherpunk vs legal-estate paths 53:49 - Optionality as freedom; segue to Hacking Lives 1:12:40 - Paraguay residency basics: visit cadence & permanence 1:24:07 - Next rabbit holes: safety, mobility, OPSEC online 1:26:10 - Closing: freedom is built, not granted
