Episode 100. No intro. No ads. Just me.

This one is different. Just an honest reflection on 100 episodes, what this journey has actually been like, and where things are heading.

I share what drove me to start the show, the momentum I built and lost, the guests who genuinely changed how I think, and something personal I haven't said publicly before about confidence, doubt, and what it's taken to finally back myself.

I also explain why I built My Bitcoin Will, a DIY Bitcoin inheritance starter kit designed to help people get off zero and start closing the gap between law, access, and education.

If you're not ready to dive in yet, start with the free Bitcoin Inheritance Stress Test or download the checklist at My Bitcoin Will.

Also, some gentle shilling from my side. I've written a book. No Tenants, No Troubles: The Case for Digital Over Real Estate. Available on Amazon now: https://www.dalewarburton.com/book

Need a hand with self-custody? Book a session with me to get your Bitcoin security house in order.

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Self-custody is only half the job.

In this episode of The Why Bitcoin Show, I unpack one of the most overlooked risks in Bitcoin: inheritance. Because it’s one thing to secure your bitcoin while you’re alive — it’s another thing entirely to make sure the people you love can actually access it if you die.

I break down the three major gaps most Bitcoiners have in their inheritance planning: the technical gap, the legal gap, and the education gap. I also walk through the common options people rely on — from doing nothing, to using a generic will template, to hiring a lawyer, to handing everything over to a custodian — and explain where each approach can fall short.

Most importantly, this is a practical episode. I share the key questions every Bitcoiner should be able to answer, what a solid inheritance plan actually looks like, and why inheritance planning is not morbid or pessimistic — it’s the completion of self-custody.

I also explain why I built My Bitcoin Will, a DIY Bitcoin inheritance starter kit designed to help people get off zero and start closing the gap between law, access, and education.

If you’re not ready to dive in yet, you can start with the free Bitcoin Inheritance Stress Test or download the checklist at My Bitcoin Will.

Also, some gentle shilling from my side....if you don't know, I've written a book! - No Tenants, No Troubles: The Case for Digital Over Real Estate. Available for purchase on Amazon NOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dalewarburton.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Welcome to Bitcoin Inheritance Fundamentals Masterclass 101 — the essential episode for bitcoin holders who want to protect their digital wealth and ensure it reaches their loved ones safely.

In a world where 'not your keys, not your coins' is gospel, most people still overlook one critical risk: what happens to your bitcoin when you die or become incapacitated? Without proper planning, your sats could be lost forever — locked behind inaccessible private keys, tangled in probate, or simply undiscovered by your family.

This episode breaks down the fundamentals of bitcoin estate planning in clear, beginner-friendly language. I'll cover:

• The importance of having a will — why dying without one (intestacy) can leave your bitcoin in legal limbo and cause unnecessary stress, delays, and family disputes.
• Requirements for a valid will — what makes a will legally binding (in writing, properly signed, witnessed, and made with sound mind and testamentary capacity).
• Who is the executor and what do they do? — your chosen person (or professional) responsible for locating assets, paying debts, managing the estate, and distributing your bitcoin according to your wishes.
• Testamentary trusts — how these powerful tools can protect your inheritance, provide for minors or beneficiaries over time, control when and how bitcoin is accessed, and offer extra layers of security and tax efficiency.
• Powers of attorney — the vital documents that let a trusted agent manage your affairs (including digital assets) if you become unable to do so yourself.

Most importantly, we'll show exactly how Bitcoin fits into the picture. From custody challenges and private key succession, to securely documenting access instructions without compromising security, granting your executor or trustee proper authority over digital assets, and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to permanent loss.

Whether you're a HODLer with a small stack or significant holdings, this masterclass gives you the practical knowledge to build a bulletproof inheritance plan.

🔗 Useful links:

As you may know, I recently launched My Bitcoin Will, an estate planning kit for bitcoin holders. It's nine legal document templates plus guides that show you how to actually pass your Bitcoin on without your family losing it.

The problem: if you die tomorrow, your family either can't find your Bitcoin, can't access it, or they inherit it and immediately lose it because they don't know what they're doing. Traditional estate planning doesn't cover this, and crypto guides ignore the legal side.

I built this because I was setting up my own Bitcoin estate plan and realised there was nothing out there that combined proper legal templates with the technical knowledge executors and beneficiaries actually need.

Take the stress test at ⁠⁠https://mybitcoinwill.com/⁠⁠ — five minutes and you'll know exactly where your plan would fall apart. Or grab the inheritance checklist to see if your family could actually execute what you've set up.

Don't leave your Bitcoin to chance.

Also, some gentle shilling from my side....if you don't know, I've written a book! - No Tenants, No Troubles: The Case for Digital Over Real Estate. Available for purchase on Amazon NOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dalewarburton.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠

Need a hand with self-custody? Book a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠session ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with me to get your Bitcoin security house in order.

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The Bitcoin Inheritance Blindspot

Are you confident your Bitcoin will survive you? In this episode, we dive deep into the Bitcoin inheritance blindspot — the hidden risks that can cause your digital assets to be lost forever if you don’t have a clear inheritance plan.

Bitcoin is bearer property, which means if you don’t plan properly, your family might never access your Bitcoin after you’re gone. We explore the 5 common failure modes of Bitcoin inheritance, why traditional estate planning falls short, and practical steps you can take right now to protect your digital legacy.

Learn how to design a Bitcoin inheritance plan that works for non-technical loved ones under stress, and discover the simple 3-step starter plan to get your inheritance ready today.

Plus, get access to a free Bitcoin Inheritance Stress Test at mybitcoinwill.com to audit your current plan in just 2 minutes.

Topics covered:

Why Bitcoin inheritance is uniquely challenging

The 5 failure modes that cause Bitcoin loss after death

How to create a clear, actionable inheritance plan

Practical tips for storing seed phrases and hardware wallets

How to communicate your plan to family and executors

The importance of testing your inheritance plan

Who this episode is for:

Bitcoin holders in self-custody

Bitcoin investors concerned about legacy planning

Anyone wanting to protect their digital assets for future generations Don’t leave your Bitcoin to chance. Take control of your digital legacy today!

🔗 Useful links:

As you may know, I recently launched My Bitcoin Will, an estate planning kit for bitcoin holders. It's nine legal document templates plus guides that show you how to actually pass your Bitcoin on without your family losing it.

The problem: if you die tomorrow, your family either can't find your Bitcoin, can't access it, or they inherit it and immediately lose it because they don't know what they're doing. Traditional estate planning doesn't cover this, and crypto guides ignore the legal side.

I built this because I was setting up my own Bitcoin estate plan and realised there was nothing out there that combined proper legal templates with the technical knowledge executors and beneficiaries actually need.

Take the stress test at ⁠https://mybitcoinwill.com/⁠ — five minutes and you'll know exactly where your plan would fall apart. Or grab the inheritance checklist to see if your family could actually execute what you've set up.

Don't leave your Bitcoin to chance.

Also, some gentle shilling from my side....if you don't know, I've written a book! - No Tenants, No Troubles: The Case for Digital Over Real Estate. Available for purchase on Amazon NOW:

⁠⁠⁠https://www.dalewarburton.com/book⁠⁠⁠

Need a hand with self-custody? Book a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠session ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with me to get your Bitcoin security house in order.

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Friends,

We are in the midst of a rather revolting bear market and I thought I'd share some thoughts on the matter - a little little to those struggling to handle it. Perhaps it's also a bit of an outlet for the thoughts I've had over the past couple months.

Hope it's valuable!

Also, some gentle shilling from my side....if you don't know, I've written a book! - No Tenants, No Troubles: The Case for Digital Over Real Estate. Available for purchase on Amazon NOW:

⁠⁠https://www.dalewarburton.com/book⁠⁠

Need a hand with self-custody? Book a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠session ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with me to get your Bitcoin security house in order.

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Happy 2026 Friends!

I hope it's a brilliant year and that it brings much success and prosperity for you, whatever shape that may come in.

In today's episode, I share 9 Lessons that I've learnt in Bitcoin. Almost none are truly original but I think they remain relevant now as much as ever. If there's any I have missed, I'd love to hear it!

Also, some gentle shilling from my side....if you don't know, I've written a book! - No Tenants, No Troubles: The Case for Digital Over Real Estate. Available for purchase on Amazon NOW:

⁠https://www.dalewarburton.com/book⁠

Need a hand with self-custody? Book a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠session ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with me to get your Bitcoin security house in order.

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It's that magical time of the year when we get together with Daz, Brendo and Hats and talk about the year that's been.

CAUTION: Brendo's sound was weak AF and we apologise for that! Also, I dropped numerous F-bombs and even a cheeky C-word for the eagle-eared listener. Just a heads up in case you wanted to share this one with the kids.

This one was a particularly sombre one, not just because the price action was appalling, but perhaps more so, that we've grown up.

In this episode we touched on:

- price action

- working in Bitcoin

- is crypto dead?

- treasury companies

- what we learnt over the past year

Special thanks to my returning guests, give them a follow:

@DazBea

@BitcoinBrendo

@StackingHats

Also, some gentle shilling from my side:

If you don't know, I've written a book! - No Tenants, No Troubles: The Case for Digital Over Real Estate. Available for purchase on Amazon NOW:

https://www.dalewarburton.com/book

Need a hand with self-custody?

Book a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠session ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with me to get your Bitcoin security house in order.

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You’ve probably been wondering, where the hell have I been? Well, I’ve been pouring my heart and soul into something big—a book called No Tenants, No Troubles: The Case for Digital Over Real Estate.

Available for purchase on Amazon NOW:

https://www.amazon.com.au/No-Tenants-Troubles-Digital-Estate-ebook/dp/B0FRZKFQB5/ref=sr_1_1

Drawing from my professional and academic expertise, this book dives deep into the hidden risks and flaws of investment properties—distinct from the homes you live in. Once you grasp the power of Bitcoin, the argument for sinking your money into real estate starts to crumble. I’m breaking down why property prices have skyrocketed and, more importantly, revealing a smarter way to save and invest for the future.

Also, I'm putting some good vibes out there into the universe - I'm looking for a co-host, a dance partner and I'm open to suggestions!

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