Topic: Blockchain

Blockchain comes up in 38 chapters across 28 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from May 2013 to April 2026.

May 2013 April 2026

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Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class
• 22:18 - 27:28

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class

Secret Societies, Templar Finance and the Power of Measurement

The Knights Templar are described as powerful financial intermediaries who guarded mathematical and architectural formulas acquired from the Islamic world. Dr. Lynn asserts that the inner structure of secret societies like the Freemasons and the Royal Society is mathematical rather than purely spiritual. The ability to measure and define value—such as the "foot of the king"—is identified as the ultimate source of godlike predictive power and social control.

John Klyczek | School World Order Updates, AI Teachers, & Techno-education
• 19:31 - 22:07

John Klyczek | School World Order Updates, AI Teachers, & Techno-education

Digital Wallets and Florida Education Funding

A personal anecdote about navigating the Florida school voucher system leads to a discussion on the infrastructure of digital wallets like Class Wallet and SAP Ariba. These platforms facilitate the distribution of state scholarships while simultaneously monitoring social credit metrics and ESG scores. The host notes that schools accepting state money must follow specific age requirements and regulations, illustrating the "strings attached" to government-funded vouchers.

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John Klyczek | School World Order Updates, AI Teachers, & Techno-education
• 34:01 - 37:44

John Klyczek | School World Order Updates, AI Teachers, & Techno-education

Blockchain FinTech and the Prevention of Welfare Fraud

Proponents of Project 2025 argue that blockchain and stablecoins are necessary to eliminate "waste, fraud, and abuse" in public assistance programs. By using precisely programmed digital tokens instead of general-purpose cards, the government can restrict exactly what a recipient is allowed to purchase. The host critiques this as a "problem-reaction-solution" strategy designed to implement a more restrictive and monitored digital market.

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Janice McAfee | John McAfee Didn’t Kill Himself, $WHACKD, & The Dead Man’s Switch
• 41:09 - 45:17

Janice McAfee | John McAfee Didn’t Kill Himself, $WHACKD, & The Dead Man’s Switch

The WHACKD Token and the 31 Terabyte Dead Man's Switch

The conversation turns to the "WHACKD" cryptocurrency token and John McAfee's claim of a 31-terabyte "dead man's switch" designed to release incriminating data upon his death. Janice discusses the significance of John's "WHACKD" arm tattoo and suggests that the data might be cleverly disguised within the blockchain. She expresses her belief that something went wrong with the automated release, as no concrete data has surfaced since 2021.

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Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover
• 0:00 - 2:37

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover

Economic Complexity, Digital Overhaul, and Financial Surveillance

Greg Carlwood introduces the program by discussing the inherent complexity of modern economic structures, including quantitative easing and credit swaps. He highlights the transition toward a digital overhaul involving FedNow, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and strategic Bitcoin reserves. The segment frames these developments as both a technocratic surveillance risk and a significant economic opportunity for those who understand the shifting landscape.

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover
• 1:04:04 - 1:07:16

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover

Public Ledgers, Warrantless Surveillance, and Privacy Risks

The segment examines the privacy implications of moving the financial system onto public blockchains. While traditional banking is relatively closed, Goodwin warns that blockchain ledgers are public and permanent, allowing for unprecedented warrantless surveillance by anyone who downloads the chain. He argues that "private" stablecoins issued by government-backed companies offer the same programmable control as CBDCs but with even less privacy.

Wayne McRoy Jr. | The 2025 System Language, Synchromystic Metadata, & The Alchemical Tech Revolution
• 48:16 - 52:06

Wayne McRoy Jr. | The 2025 System Language, Synchromystic Metadata, & The Alchemical Tech Revolution

Digital Currency and the Loss of Human Freedom

The conversation focuses on the transition to a completely digital currency and the resulting loss of freedom. McRoy points to China's social credit system as a prototype for what is coming to the West. They discuss how a digital ledger will track every human activity from "cradle to grave," enabling total control over individual behavior and spending.

Wayne McRoy Jr. | The 2025 System Language, Synchromystic Metadata, & The Alchemical Tech Revolution
• 1:09:58 - 1:14:22

Wayne McRoy Jr. | The 2025 System Language, Synchromystic Metadata, & The Alchemical Tech Revolution

Crypto AI Czar and the On-Chain Financial System

Carlwood discusses the appointment of a combined "Crypto and AI Czar," questioning the pairing of these two fields. He argues that while Bitcoin solves problems with fiat debasement, the blockchain ledger provides a perfect environment for AI to operate without human interference. He suggests the primary motivation for onboarding society to "on-chain" finances is to give digital systems total agency and monitoring power.

Dr. Robert Malone | Lies My Government Told Me, The Medical Industrial Complex, & The Transhumanist Plan
• 46:33 - 49:17

Dr. Robert Malone | Lies My Government Told Me, The Medical Industrial Complex, & The Transhumanist Plan

Web3 Technology and the Dilemma of Decentralized Censorship

During an investor conference in Mexico City, Dr. Malone discussed the technical challenges of building a decentralized internet using Web3 and blockchain. He points out a significant ethical trap: if information storage is truly decentralized and uncontrollable, it could host illegal content like snuff films or terrorist training. This creates a paradox where some form of censorship or moderation becomes necessary, potentially leading back to centralized control.

John Bush | Live Free Academy, The Techno-Fascism Era, & Sovereign Life Design
• 45:07 - 47:52

John Bush | Live Free Academy, The Techno-Fascism Era, & Sovereign Life Design

Monero, Bitcoin, and Privacy in Crypto

John Bush recommends Monero as a superior tool for private commerce compared to Bitcoin due to its obfuscated blockchain. He explains that while Bitcoin is a good investment, its transparent ledger allows for tracking and surveillance, especially when tied to "Know Your Customer" (KYC) exchanges. He notes that the IRS has even offered rewards for anyone who can crack Monero's privacy features.

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John Bush | Live Free Academy, The Techno-Fascism Era, & Sovereign Life Design
• 52:02 - 55:29

John Bush | Live Free Academy, The Techno-Fascism Era, & Sovereign Life Design

Blockchain Technology and the NSA White Paper

The discussion addresses the work of researcher Alison McDowell and her skepticism of blockchain. John Bush argues that while the technology can be used for control, it is fundamentally a neutral tool similar to a firearm. He disputes the theory that the NSA created Bitcoin, pointing out that early NSA white papers on digital currency lacked the critical "mining" incentivization that makes Bitcoin decentralized.

Derrick Broze | The Conscious Agora, Sovereignty Solutions, & Freedom Resources
• 3:35 - 9:32

Derrick Broze | The Conscious Agora, Sovereignty Solutions, & Freedom Resources

Allison McDowell, Cryptocurrency Conflict and Online Stress

The conversation addresses a recent social media conflict involving researcher Allison McDowell, who criticized the use of cryptocurrency for show payments. Derek Brose shares his own experience of being libeled and blocked by McDowell despite previously respecting her work. They conclude that while blockchain has risks, it is a necessary tool for operating outside the traditional banking system, and they attribute such lashing out to the high stress of the current political climate.

Ras Ben | Astrological Outlook 2022 & Knowledge Of The Nommo: The Dogon Decoded
• 16:52 - 19:34

Ras Ben | Astrological Outlook 2022 & Knowledge Of The Nommo: The Dogon Decoded

Technological Failures and the Breakdown of Globalist Programming

The host suggests that the "uncalculables" of 2022 are manifesting as technological failures in the rollout of elite agendas. He posits that systems like central bank digital currencies, blockchain biometrics, and digital passports are not yet ready for full implementation. This technical lag, combined with shifting public opinion influenced by figures like Robert Kennedy Jr., may lead to a significant crash in the planned control structures.

Mike Winner | Alfa Vedic, QORTAL, & The Parallel Society Path
• 30:39 - 34:40

Mike Winner | Alfa Vedic, QORTAL, & The Parallel Society Path

Psychic Connectivity, The Immutable Ledger and Future Currency

A speculative discussion envisions a future where humanity returns to a state of psychic connectivity similar to the era of Lemuria, rendering traditional money obsolete. In this view, the blockchain serves as a "training wheel" ledger to establish transparency and virtue before transitioning to a more harmonious form of commerce.

John Klyczek | Ed Tech Privatization & Digitally Dehumanizing The Classroom
• 29:32 - 35:01

John Klyczek | Ed Tech Privatization & Digitally Dehumanizing The Classroom

Digital Ledgers and the Permanent Student Record

Klyzik warns that digitizing student behavior on permanent blockchain ledgers creates a "caste system" that follows individuals for life. He compares this to a "Minority Report" scenario where children are pre-judged based on early behavioral data or learning analytics. The segment references Kamala Harris’s past truancy policies and a Seinfeld anecdote to illustrate the danger of inescapable, biased professional files.

Alison McDowell | Graphene World Order, The Bio-Surveillance State & The Better Story
• 1:32 - 4:06

Alison McDowell | Graphene World Order, The Bio-Surveillance State & The Better Story

Global Bio-Surveillance State and the Technocratic Agenda

Greg Carlwood frames the current global state as a transition toward a data-hungry technocracy using COVID-19 as a catalyst for full-spectrum bio-surveillance. Guest Allison McDowell, an independent researcher from Philadelphia, returns to discuss how colonization has shifted from land acquisition to the digital and biological takeover of the human body.

Alison McDowell | Graphene World Order, The Bio-Surveillance State & The Better Story
• 17:58 - 21:36

Alison McDowell | Graphene World Order, The Bio-Surveillance State & The Better Story

Metaverse Digital Twins and the Two-Dimensional Reality

McDowell explores the concept of "digital twinning" where human consciousness is mirrored in a virtual metaverse managed via blockchain. She cites Melanie Swan and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone's work on substrate-independent minds, suggesting that graphene's electroconductivity is the key to reducing 3D life into a manageable 2D digital ledger.

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Dr. Christiane Northrup | COVID Shot Concerns, Medical Freedom, & The Long Game
• 54:58 - 59:44

Dr. Christiane Northrup | COVID Shot Concerns, Medical Freedom, & The Long Game

Vaccine Fallout Uncertainty, Anecdotal Evidence and Blockchain Integration

Carlwood discusses the difficulty of predicting the long-term fallout of the vaccination campaign, noting that many people in his personal circle appear fine despite the dire warnings of the alternative community. He explores the "biometric blockchain" theory, suggesting that the ultimate goal may be to connect human biology to a digital dystopian system rather than mass depopulation.

Adam Curry | No Agenda, Podcasting 2.0, & The Kraken
• 48:27 - 52:31

Adam Curry | No Agenda, Podcasting 2.0, & The Kraken

Blockchain Boosts, Cross-App Interaction, and Spam Protection

The conversation compares the new podcasting features to Twitch's real-time contributions, referred to as "boosts." Because the technology is blockchain-based, a boost sent from one app can be visible to users on entirely different platforms. Adam Curry also discusses using micropayments for spam protection in community chats and mentions the Strike app as a user-friendly way to engage with Bitcoin for these transactions.

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Adam Curry | No Agenda, Podcasting 2.0, & The Kraken
• 1:27:58 - 1:32:02

Adam Curry | No Agenda, Podcasting 2.0, & The Kraken

Crypto Skepticism and the Biosecurity State

The host previews the Plus segment, which covers smartphone alternatives, the biosecurity state, and Adam Curry's knowledge of the occult in the music industry. Carlwood expresses some skepticism about the current penetration of crypto-payments but acknowledges that visionaries must build these systems now to counter the coming "Fedcoin" and social crediting systems. He concludes by promising a return to paranormal topics in the next episode.