Bitcoin Got Boring. AI Took the Spotlight. What Comes Next? | Jackson (@Macrojack21)

The ETFs arrived. Wall Street showed up. Bitcoin crossed $100,000. So why does Bitcoin sentiment feel worse than it did years ago?Jackson (@macrojack21) of Onramp Bitcoin returns to The Conor Chepenik Podcast to unpack what happened to the Bitcoin bull market, why AI has captured so much attention and investment capital, and what happens when two of the most transformative technologies of our lifetimes begin reshaping the world simultaneously.We get into Bitcoin's disappointing 2025, treasury companies, self-custody security, local AI models versus cloud computing, AI agents, privacy, entrepreneurship, and the future our children will inherit.One of the biggest themes of this conversation is ownership .Bitcoin gives us a way to control our money without relying on someone else's permission. Open-source AI and locally controlled software could offer something similar for our intelligence, data, and digital lives. But neither technology will reach its full potential if ordinary people can't use it safely and easily.We also discuss why getting comfortable with AI today could be like discovering Bitcoin early, why the next generation may adapt faster than we can imagine, and what individuals can do to prepare for a rapidly changing economy.TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro: Jackson Returns to the Podcast 00:01:18 Why Bitcoin Sentiment Feels Worse Than Ever 00:03:02 ETFs, Wall Street & the Disappointing Bitcoin Bull Market 00:04:53 Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Quantum Fears & Infighting 00:09:29 Did AI Steal Bitcoin's Spotlight? 00:13:41 What Could Reignite Bitcoin's Next Bull Run? 00:16:44 Raising the Next Generation of Bitcoiners 00:18:49 Why Bitcoin Self-Custody Needs to Become Easier 00:22:11 AI Agents, Censorship Resistance & Financial Freedom 00:24:32 Hardware Wallet Vulnerabilities & Self-Custody Risks 00:26:40 Local AI vs. Cloud AI: Privacy, Security & Ownership 00:34:00 Why Being Early to AI Matters 00:37:35 How to Start Using AI & Unlock Your Creativity 00:40:19 AI Cyberattacks, Automation & the Future of Jobs 00:43:09 Jackson's Experience Having an AI Agent Make a Phone Call 00:46:01 Bitcoin Privacy, Data Leaks & the Future of Online Identity 00:49:04 How AI Could Reshape Society Across Generations 00:51:31 Personal AI Agents That Protect Your Time & Money 00:52:35 AI, Homeschooling, Entrepreneurship & the Next Generation 00:56:28 Final Thoughts & Where to Find Jackson 00:57:01 Bonus Outro Song Inspired by the ConversationFOLLOW JACKSONX: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb