🎙️ Welcome to Episode 12 of The Honest Money Show
In this episode, Anja sits down with Jonas Benner, a quant at AMP, who played a pivotal role in helping the financial giant allocate Bitcoin to its portfolio. They dive deep into Bitcoin’s growing legitimacy as an institutional asset and what it takes to introduce such a bold idea within traditional finance.
Jonas shares how his fascination with the history of money laid the foundation for understanding Bitcoin’s value as a bearer asset and its potential as a medium of exchange. From gold to fiat to digital assets, the conversation traces how money evolves — and how Bitcoin might represent the next natural step.
This episode explores the four-stage monetisation process of Bitcoin, why scepticism often arises from misunderstanding, and how financial education is key to shifting institutional mindsets. Jonas also talks about the power of workshops and internal advocacy to create awareness and drive Bitcoin adoption in corporate environments.
Whether you’re a finance professional, Bitcoin enthusiast, or someone curious about how digital assets are making their way into legacy institutions, this episode provides a thoughtful look at the challenges and opportunities of aligning modern financial tools with timeless monetary principles.
đź”— Featured Links:
• AMP Limited: https://www.amp.com.au/resources/insights-hub/is-your-super-invested-in-bitcoin
• Jonas Benner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-benner/
🔑 Key Takeaways:
• Jonas Benner played a key role in AMP’s Bitcoin allocation.
• Bitcoin is gaining traction as a legitimate institutional asset.
• Understanding the history of money is key to understanding Bitcoin.
• Bitcoin blends the strengths of gold (scarcity) and fiat (divisibility).
• The shift from physical to digital assets is a natural evolution.
• Bitcoin’s monetisation follows a four-stage adoption model.
• Internal workshops are an effective tool for Bitcoin education.
• Many critics simply don’t understand Bitcoin’s fundamentals.
• Bitcoin can lower time preference and encourage long-term thinking.
• Open dialogue is essential to Bitcoin’s acceptance in traditional finance.
⏱️ Chapters:
00:11 – Introduction to Jonas Benner
02:36 – Jonas’s Journey into Bitcoin
06:57 – The History of Money and Bitcoin's Role
20:34 – Understanding Fiat Money and Its Implications
26:02 – Bearer Assets: Ownership and Control
38:08 – The Stages of Money Adoption
48:05 – Scepticism in Traditional Finance
49:34 – The Impact of Bitcoin ETFs
50:58 – Educational Initiatives at AMP
52:14 – Understanding Money and Value
53:43 – Bitcoin’s Unique Properties
57:35 – Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange
01:01:15 – Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin
01:11:22 – Investing in Bitcoin vs. Futures
01:14:15 – Personal Investment Philosophy
01:20:24 – The Positive Mind Virus of Bitcoin
01:23:28 – Encouraging Bitcoin Conversations at Work
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The Honest Money Show explores the forces shaping our financial world — from monetary expansion and policy to Bitcoin. The podcast features in-depth conversations with thought leaders, economists, innovators, and everyday people who challenge mainstream narratives and offer grounded, actionable insights. It is built on the belief that understanding money is key to understanding power, freedom, and the future — and that financial literacy can empower people to take control of their lives in uncertain times, offering a sense of agency in a world that often feels out of their control.
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