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Mentor Sessions Ep.013: Katie from Citizen X on Bitcoin, Second Passports, and Outmanoeuvring the State
Buckle up for a high-stakes dive into the world of Bitcoin and sovereignty with Katie from Citizen X. A former Russian who fled escaped hyperinflation, Katie now arms Bitcoiners with the ultimate Plan B: second passports and residencies. She peels back the curtain on government overreachâthink unrealized gains taxes, Bitcoin seizures, and creeping authoritarianismâand shows how the U.S., Canada, and UK are tightening the noose. From El Salvadorâs Bitcoin citizenship hack to Portugalâs HODLer-friendly residency, this episode is your roadmap to protecting your stack and reclaiming your freedom. Want to know how Bitcoiners can stay one step ahead of the system? Hit playâthis oneâs a game-changer.
Chapters
⢠00:00:00:00 - Introduction
⢠00:01:25:04 - Katieâs Flight from Russia
From hyperinflation to athletic scholarships, Katie shares her escape from Russia to the U.S.
⢠00:05:13:18 - Flag Theory 101
Katie breaks down jurisdictional arbitrageâwhy Bitcoiners should stack passports like sats (start with Sovereign Individual).
⢠00:06:22:10 - Plan B Passport Joins Citizen X
How Katieâs Plan B Passport merged with Citizen X to turbocharge options for Bitcoiners.
⢠00:12:37:01 - What Makes a Passport Strong?
Visa-free travel, taxes, and extraditionâKatie unpacks what âstrongâ really means for Bitcoiners.
⢠00:16:15:16 - Privacy Havens: Where to Go
Switzerland, Turkey, El SalvadorâKatie reveals top spots for privacy and dodging Five Eyes data traps.
⢠00:19:04:02 - Why Bitcoiners Are Ditching Canada & UK
Censorship, civil unrest, and hostile policiesâKatie explains the exodus from these jurisdictions.
⢠00:30:08:14 - El Salvador: Bitcoin Citizenship Frontier
Zero Bitcoin tax and citizenship for ~10 BTCâKatie dives into El Salvadorâs HODLer paradise.
⢠00:35:01:01 - Portugal: Residency Without Selling Sats
Invest in a Bitcoin-friendly fund for Portuguese residencyâKatieâs pro tip for families and HODLers.
⢠00:40:08:05 - Family vs. Solo Bitcoiners
Antigua for families, Latin America for solo HODLersâKatieâs tailored relocation picks.
⢠00:42:44:09 - Extradition: How Safe Are You?
Katie on state power: if they want you bad enough, theyâll get youâhereâs how to lower the odds.
⢠00:45:14:12 - Katieâs Bitcoin Origin Story
Hyperinflation, bank freezes, and Mastering BitcoinâKatieâs path to Bitcoin enlightenment.
About Katie
Katie, ex-founder of Plan B Passport and now CMO at Citizen X
⢠Website: Citizen X
⢠Twitter: @PlanBPassport
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