In this new episode of Bitcoin Equities Talks, our Founder & CEO Jad Comair sits down with Andreas Brekken, founder of SideShift.ai, for a bold and thought-provoking conversation on how Bitcoin is rewriting the rules of modern finance.
Together, they explore the core principles driving Melanion Capital’s vision: self-custody, decentralization, and the growing tension between traditional finance and digital sovereignty. This episode goes beyond markets; it dives into the very philosophy shaping the future of money.
Custody as Freedom
The discussion begins with a timeless question: Who really owns your money?
For Comair and Brekken, self-custody is far more than a technical topic — it’s a philosophy of responsibility. Holding your own Bitcoin isn’t just about security; it’s about reclaiming control in a world built on financial intermediaries.
Entrusting institutions may feel easier, but it comes at a cost — your sovereignty. The duo argues that the future of finance belongs to those who understand how to balance accessibility with autonomy.
The Divide Between Bitcoin and Traditional Finance
Traditional finance runs on permission and trust in institutions. Bitcoin runs on code and transparency.
As Comair and Brekken point out, banks and legacy systems, slowed by regulation, have lost their edge to innovate. Bitcoin, by contrast, offers an open, borderless framework that empowers individuals over intermediaries.
For institutions, ETFs may serve as an entry point. But for individuals, Bitcoin’s value lies in its design — a system that ensures ownership without dependence.
Volatility and Value
Rather than seeing Bitcoin’s volatility as a flaw, the speakers interpret it as a sign of growth — a market discovering truth without manipulation.
In a world where inflation erodes purchasing power, Bitcoin’s finite supply and transparent rules stand as a counterweight to fiat instability. It’s less a speculative asset and more a measure of monetary honesty.
Freedom and Financial Mobility
To Comair and Brekken, Bitcoin isn’t just money — it’s freedom.
Unlike traditional wealth trapped in borders or bureaucracy, Bitcoin offers mobility: the ability to hold and move value anywhere, anytime.
In a world increasingly shaped by regulation and limitation, Bitcoin marks a shift — from ownership based on control to ownership based on responsibility.
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