Bitcoin And Real Estate Blog

Inflation and the Illusion of Wealth Part II

by Leon Wankum | Aug 13, 2026

The Bitcoin Newsletter 40 Welcome to the 40th Edition of The Bitcoin NewsletterBefore getting into this week’s newsletter, my thoughts are with everyone...

Inflation and the Illusion of Wealth Part I

by Leon Wankum | Jul 6, 2026

The Bitcoin Newsletter 39 Welcome to the 39th Edition of The Bitcoin NewsletterThe German edition of my book Digital Real Estate is now available...

Toward the Separation of Money and Production

by Leon Wankum | May 21, 2026

The Bitcoin Newsletter 38Welcome to the 38th Edition of The Bitcoin NewsletterBack from the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, where my book Digital Real...

DIGITAL REAL ESTATE | Pre-Order Now (Early Access for Subscribers)

by Leon Wankum | Apr 26, 2026

The Bitcoin Newsletter: Special Edition APR 26, 2026 DIGITAL REAL ESTATE — Pre-Order Now (Early Access)This edition is different. When I first heard about...

Bitcoin and Quantum Risk: What Actually Matters

by Leon Wankum | Apr 21, 2026

The Bitcoin Newsletter 37 APR 21, 2026 Welcome to the 37th Edition of The Bitcoin NewsletterTechnological shifts like the emergence of quantum computing are...

Why Bitcoin’s Properties Matter in Uncertain Times

by Leon Wankum | Mar 17, 2026

The Bitcoin Newsletter 36 Welcome to the 36th Edition of The Bitcoin NewsletterPeriods of uncertainty tend to reveal how systems function. Geopolitical...

The Connection Between Money and Building Culture

by Leon Wankum | Dec 4, 2025

The Bitcoin Newsletter 34 Welcome to the 34th Edition of The Bitcoin Newsletter 2024 was a remarkable year for Bitcoin, exceeding expectations, while 2025 has...

Einführung des Bitcoin & Real Estate: Portfolio Schätzer

by Leon Wankum | Nov 5, 2025

Wir freuen uns, die Einführung des Bitcoin & Real Estate: Portfolio Schätzers bekannt zu geben – eines neuartigen Bewertungstools, entwickelt von Leon...

Die Zukunft von Immobilien und Bitcoin

by Leon Wankum | Oct 10, 2025

Im Oktober 2025 hatte ich die Freude, auf dem Bitcoin Forum Bayern zu sprechen.In meinem Vortrag zeigte ich, wie Bitcoin die Rolle von Immobilien als...

Lohnt sich investieren ohne Bitcoin noch?

by Leon Wankum | Oct 9, 2025

Im Oktober 2025 hatte ich die Freude, am Business Day des Bitcoin Forum Bayern zu sprechen. Mein Vortrag „Lohnt sich Investieren ohne Bitcoin noch?“...

Bitcoin’s Impact on Global Markets

by Leon Wankum | Oct 7, 2025

The Bitcoin Newsletter 33 Welcome to the 33rd Edition of The Bitcoin NewsletterWe are living through a paradigm shift. Bitcoin is no longer just a curiosity...

The Metaplanet Story: From Crisis to a Bitcoin Standard

by Leon Wankum | Jul 16, 2025

The Bitcoin Newsletter 32 Welcome to the 32nd Edition of The Bitcoin NewsletterApart from Strategy (previously Microstrategy (MSTR)), the Bitcoin treasury...

How Bitcoin Changes The Way Humanity Saves & Lives

by Leon Wankum | Jun 19, 2025

In June 2025, I had the pleasure of speaking at BTC Prague for the second time. My talk explored how Bitcoin challenges real estate’s role as a store of...

From Cypherpunks to Corporations: What Corporate Adoption Means For Bitcoin

by Leon Wankum | May 19, 2025

The Bitcoin Newsletter 31 Last week I returned from the Strategy World conference in Orlando. It was my first time attending. As many of you know, I’ve been...

Introducing the Bitcoin & Real Estate : Portfolio Value Estimator

by Leon Wankum | Apr 30, 2025

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Bitcoin & Real Estate: Portfolio Value Estimator, a first of its kind in valuation tools developed by...

Navigating the Shift from Real Estate to Bitcoin: Redefining How Humanity Saves, Builds Wealth, and Lives

by Leon Wankum | Apr 25, 2025

The Bitcoin Newsletter 30 Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at my first non-Bitcoin conference, where I addressed over 1,000 real estate investors in...

Digitale und materielle Werte: Warum Bitcoin Immobilien ergänzt, nicht ersetzt

by Leon Wankum | Apr 25, 2025

An 25.04.2025 hatte ich die Gelegenheit, bei der Swiss Bitcoin Conference vor einem Fachpublikum aus Vermögensverwaltern und Asset Managern zu sprechen. Mein...

Navigating the Shift from Real Estate to Bitcoin: How Humanity Will Save and Live in the Future

by Leon Wankum | Apr 12, 2025

In April 2025, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Rock Star Real Estate Conference in Toronto. My talk focused on how Bitcoin can be used as collateral in...

The Strategy Playbook: Lessons for Real Estate Entrepreneurs

by Leon Wankum | Mar 21, 2025

In this 29th edition of the newsletter, I explore how Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has uncovered a powerful financial dynamic that opens new...

Bitcoin and AI

by Leon Wankum | Jan 9, 2025

Happy New Year to everyone! Thank you for sticking with me throughout 2024. The number of subscribers to this newsletter has been growing consistently, with...

10 Essential Things to Know Before Investing in Real Estate

by LW Editorial Team | Dec 22, 2024

Real estate investing can be a lucrative venture, but it’s crucial to arm yourself with knowledge before diving in. Here are ten key things you should...

Bitcoin schlägt Immobilien als Wertspeicher

by Leon Wankum | Dec 19, 2024

In Teil 3 unserer Serie spreche ich mit Leon Wankum über die Bedeutung der Immobilie als Wertspeicher, die negativen Folgen dieser Entwicklung – und wie...

Bitcoin's Role as Collateral in Real Estate Development at Riga | Honeybadger 2024

by Leon Wankum | Dec 12, 2024

My talk on the role of bitcoin as collateral in real estate development at the Riga Honeybadger 2024. Special thanks to ‪@HodlHodl‬ for the invitation!...

Stress und "Erfolg" im Fiat-System

by Leon Wankum | Dec 12, 2024

Unser Geld ist nicht nur kaputt – es macht auch uns kaputt. Denn permanente Inflation bedeutet auch permanenten Stress für uns Nutzer des Fiat Money....

Bitcoin ist das perfekte Asset für unsere Zeit

by Leon Wankum | Dec 9, 2024

Heute startet eine neue Serie mit dem unvergleichlichen Leon Wankum: die Bitcoin Masterclass. Wir starten mit Bitcoin als Asset. Wir beleuchten die Rolle der...

Bitcoin’s Impact on Global Markets: Housing, Interest Rates, Lending, and Investments

by Leon Wankum | Dec 9, 2024

The Bitcoin Newsletter 27

Nostr: The Importance of Censorship-Resistant Communication for Innovation and Human Progress

by Leon Wankum | Nov 1, 2024

The Bitcoin Newsletter 26

Real Estate Expert: ''Bitcoin Will BREAK The $300T Property Market.''

by Leon Wankum | Oct 16, 2024

Leon Wankum, a real estate expert, believes that Bitcoin will absorb the monetary premium currently held by real estate. He argues that real estate is a...

How Bitcoin Mining Can Energize Real Estate

by Leon Wankum | Sep 30, 2024

The Bitcoin Newsletter 25

Real Estate Advisor: Buy 1 House for 0.05 BTC in 2050!

by Leon Wankum | Sep 29, 2024

In this conversation, Robin Seyr and Leon discuss the intersection of real estate and Bitcoin, exploring how Bitcoin can serve as a superior store of value...

We Study Billionaires: BTC199: Bitcoin’s Collateral In Real Estate

by Leon Wankum | Sep 10, 2024

In this episode we discuss How rising inflation impacts real estate, particularly in city centers. Key reasons for the markdown of commercial real estate and...

Exploring Bitcoin's Potential as Pristine Collateral for Lending

by Leon Wankum | Sep 3, 2024

The Bitcoin Newsletter 24

Bitcoin’s Role as Collateral in Real Estate Development

by Leon Wankum | Aug 25, 2024

In August 2024, I had the honor to speak at Baltic Honeybadger in Riga. My keynote focused on Bitcoin’s Role as Collateral in Real Estate Development and how...

Bitcoin’s Role as Collateral in Real Estate Development Financing

by Leon Wankum | Aug 22, 2024

Enhancing Creditworthiness with Bitcoin in a Debt-Intensive Economy Since US President Richard Nixon announced in 1971 that the US dollar would no longer be...

How Do Bitcoin & Real Estate Evolve Together?

by Leon Wankum | Aug 16, 2024

Leon Wankum is a prolific writer on Real Estate, Bitcoin and the relationship the two have together. On this episode of The Your Life! Your Terms! Show we...

Real Estate Refinancing: The Economics of Leverage When Buying Bitcoin

by Leon Wankum | Aug 8, 2024

The Bitcoin Newsletter 23

The Role of Real Estate and Its Utility Value on a Bitcoin Standard

by Leon Wankum | Jul 2, 2024

The Bitcoin Newsletter 22

Bitcoin and Real Estate (BTC Prague 2024 Keynote)

by Leon Wankum | Jun 21, 2024

The ultimate, Europe’s most influential bitcoin-only event bringing the biggest bitcoin voices to the heart of Europe. We are building bridges and...

Bitcoin and Real Estate: How Bitcoin is Revolutionizing the world's largest Asset Class

by Leon Wankum | Jun 14, 2024

In June 2024, I had the honor to speak at BTC Prague. Going into history books as the largest European Bitcoin conference, the event attracted thousands of...

Dismantling the Cash Flow Narrative: Real Estate vs Bitcoin

by Leon Wankum | Jun 2, 2024

In this week’s read, we tackle the seemingly never-ending debate of the legitimacy of intrinsic value using the context of which is a better store of...

The Need To Protect Individual Freedom

by Leon Wankum | May 30, 2024

The Bitcoin Newsletter 21

How To Use Bitcoin in Your Business

by Leon Wankum | May 24, 2024

On todays show we have two pioneering guests sharing their input on various subjects within Bitcoin. We home in on why enterprises are adding Bitcoin to their...

Dismantling The Cash-flow Narrative: Real Estate vs. Bitcoin

by Leon Wankum | May 21, 2024

Bitcoin sceptics frequently argue that bitcoin lacks intrinsic value, claiming that investments like real estate, with their tangible cash flows, are...

The Role of the Monetary Premium in Real Estate

by Leon Wankum | May 2, 2024

How real estate became so valuableHistorically, money—particularly in forms tied to gold or other stable assets—served as the primary store of value,...

Bitcoin’s Role as Collateral in Real Estate Development

by Leon Wankum | Apr 26, 2024

The Bitcoin Newsletter 20

Is Real Estate A Shitcoin?

by Leon Wankum | Apr 13, 2024

How to think about #Bitcoin v Real Estate as an investment. $ BTC 70,629 Block Height 838,264 Today’s guest on the show is @leonwankum who joins me to...

Bitcoin vs Real Estate - How Bitcoin Deflates the Housing Market

by Leon Wankum | Apr 12, 2024

How does bitcoin cause the deflation of the real estate market? Real estate prices are attributed not only to their utility value but also to a...

The Last Trade E046: Bitcoin Fixes Real Estate

by Leon Wankum | Apr 12, 2024

The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Marty Bent,...

How Bitcoin Will Revolutionize Real Estate!

by Leon Wankum | Apr 4, 2024

In this captivating interview on The Bitcoin Source, we explore the fascinating world of Leon Wankum, a distinguished German entrepreneur with a passion for...

This Is Why Bitcoin TRUMPS Real Estate

by Leon Wankum | Mar 29, 2024

Real estate expert Leon Wankum discusses how Bitcoin could redefine real estate’s value and affect property prices, financing, and monetary standards....

Why Bitcoin Is The Ultimate Technology To Preserve Wealth

by Leon Wankum | Mar 29, 2024

The Bitcoin Newsletter 19

Real estate vs. Bitcoin: Dismantling The Cash-Flow Narrative

by Leon Wankum | Feb 28, 2024

The Bitcoin Newsletter 18

Bitcoin vs. Real Estate: Which Is The Better Store Of Value In Times Of Conflict ?

by Leon Wankum | Feb 12, 2024

Introduction We live in a highly digitalized world, but most of humanity still uses physical goods to store value. The most used store of...

Bitcoin & Real Estate

by Leon Wankum | Jan 30, 2024

The Bitcoin Newsletter 17

Bitcoin's paradigm shift and ETF prospects

by Leon Wankum | Dec 31, 2023

The Bitcoin Newsletter 16

The importance of Bitcoin’s mobility

by Leon Wankum | Dec 5, 2023

The Bitcoin Newsletter 15

Balancing Bricks and Bytes: The Evolving Role of Real Estate and Bitcoin in Wealth Creation

by Leon Wankum | Nov 29, 2023

Can Bitcoin usefully complement the real estate sector as a liquid digital store of value? Can’t both asset classes co-exist in a balanced portfolio?...

The Bitcoin Newsletter 14 - How Bitcoin & Nostr foster innovation without institutional credit

by Leon Wankum | Nov 22, 2023

Welcome to the 14th edition of The Bitcoin NewsletterI recently returned from Nostraisa, the second edition of the Nostr conference. To put it simply, Nostr...

Die Orange Pille für Banken & Investoren

by Leon Wankum | Nov 7, 2023

In diesem fesselnden Interview diskutieren Joe und Leon die transformative Rolle von Bitcoin im Immobilienmarkt. Sie tauchen tief ein in die Diskussion, wie...

The Bitcoin Newsletter 13 - How Bitcoin is changing the housing market

by Leon Wankum | Oct 30, 2023

Welcome to the 13th edition of The Bitcoin NewsletterThe transformative potential of Bitcoin’s impact becomes most vividly apparent when considering its...

What is better for long-term wealth? Bitcoin or Real Estate?

by Leon Wankum | Oct 24, 2023

Leon Wankum is a professional in the real estate development sector and a prolific writer and thinker on Bitcoin, Real Estate, Philosophy, and Ethics. He...

Life Between Bitcoin and Real Estate, Saylor’s Impact and Philosophy in General

by Leon Wankum | Oct 23, 2023

In today’s episode, Rabbit Hole Stories hosts spoke with Leon A. Wankum, a real estate investor, philosopher, and writer from Berlin, Germany. Leon discovered...

Bitcoin Will Completely Change Real Estate Markets And Interest Rates

by Leon Wankum | Oct 6, 2023

Introduction People used to own real estate because of its utility value, which is characterised by the fact that you can live in it or use it for production....

Bitcoin gibt dir Zeit, Ruhe und Gelassenheit

by Leon Wankum | Oct 2, 2023

Bitcoin hat ihn extrem verändert, sagt Leon Wankum. Was hat Bitcoin mit innerer Ruhe und Gelassenheit zu tun? Und wie passen Stoizismus und Austrian Economics...

The Bitcoin Newsletter 12 - How Bitcoin could change the financial industry

by Leon Wankum | Sep 28, 2023

Welcome to the 12th edition of The Bitcoin NewsletterWall Street is undergoing a significant transformation as it increasingly embraces Bitcoin. Currently,...

Bitcoin wird das kaputte Geldsystem ersetzen - und das hat Folgen!

by Leon Wankum | Sep 25, 2023

Ich spreche mit dem großartigen Bitcoiner und Immobilien-Profi Leon Wankum aus Berlin – über das Ende des Fiat–Systems und warum er seine Energie...

The Bitcoin Newsletter #11 - Self Sovereignty and Liberty in the Digital Age

by Leon Wankum | Aug 31, 2023

Welcome to the 11th edition of The Bitcoin NewsletterThroughout history, the concept of property rights has shaped social structures and economic models....

Bitcoin - Die Immobilie 2.0?

by Leon Wankum | Aug 13, 2023

In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit Leon Wankum über Bitcoin und Immobilien. Dabei schauen wir uns zunächst an, welchen Wert Immobilien haben und weshalb der...

Real Estate Investors Should Consider Strategies For Bitcoin, A Superior Store Of Wealth

by Leon Wankum | Jul 26, 2023

This is an opinion editorial by Leon Wankum, a HODLer who is active in real estate and venture capital with a master’s degree in financial economics. Real...

The Bitcoin Newsletter #10 - Bitcoin & Real Estate: a guide

by Leon Wankum | Jul 25, 2023

Welcome to the 10th edition of The Bitcoin NewsletterSince sharing my thoughts about bitcoin and real estate, I’m truly grateful for the overwhelmingly...

Bitcoin & Real Estate 102: Is Leveraging Real Estate To Buy Bitcoin A Good Idea?

by Leon Wankum | Jul 11, 2023

The article explains why it would be foolish not to take on reasonable debt to buy bitcoin and why real estate is the perfect collateral for this...

Replacing The World’s Preferred Store Of Value, Bitcoin Will Make Housing Affordable Again

by Leon Wankum | Jul 6, 2023

This is an opinion editorial by Leon Wankum, a HODLer who is active in real estate and venture capital with a master’s degree in financial economics. On...

Bitcoin & Real Estate 101: Maintenance Reserves

by Leon Wankum | Jul 2, 2023

Bitcoin maintenance reserves are a long-term treasury management strategy for real estate investors outside the uncertainty of the inflationary fiat system....

The Bitcoin Newsletter #9 - Bitcoin means focus

by Leon Wankum | Jun 29, 2023

Nipsey Hussle's Bitcoin legacy & a summary of BTC Prague 2023.

Nipsey Hussle's Bitcoin legacy.

by Leon Wankum | Jun 15, 2023

Rapper and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle was one of the first artists to talk about Bitcoin and had a very unique perspective on life that allowed me to...

The Bitcoin Newsletter #8 - How to be successful in Bitcoin

by Leon Wankum | May 31, 2023

A summary of the Bitcoin Conference 2023.

The Bitcoin Newsletter #7 - Why companies need to integrate Bitcoin into their strategies for long-term success

by Leon Wankum | May 16, 2023

Bitcoin Block Munich, European Bitcoiners.

Why Companies Need To Integrate Bitcoin Into Their Strategies For Long-term Success

by Leon Wankum | May 8, 2023

As Murray Rothbard, an American representative of the Austrian School of Economics, aptly described, the task of an entrepreneur is to predict the future...

The Bitcoin Newsletter #6 - Venture capital

by Leon Wankum | May 4, 2023

Trammell Venture Partners, University of Utrecht, Bitcoin Block Munich, Swiss Bitcoin Conference & StartUp Research.

The Bitcoin Newsletter #5 - Bitcoin is digital real estate

by Leon Wankum | Apr 28, 2023

Hard Money Show, Bitcoin Magazine, Documenting Bitcoin.

The Bitcoin Newsletter #4 - Bitcoin stocks

by Leon Wankum | Apr 20, 2023

The “What is Money?” Show, Nostrica, Bitcoin Jungle, Zeitsprung Podcast, Bitcoin Block München.

Bitcoin is Digital Real Estate with Leon Wankum (WiM291)

by Leon Wankum | Mar 23, 2023

In this episode, Leon Wankum joins me to discuss Bitcoin’s influence on the real estate business, how the traditional real estate business model is changing...

Bitcoin, Bank Failures And Treasury Management

by Leon Wankum | Mar 20, 2023

What happened at Silvergate, SVB, and Signature has exposed the flaws in the fiat system and larger crypto industry (digital assets sans bitcoin). Silvergate...

The Bitcoin Newsletter #3 - Bitcoin, banks, and treasury management

by Leon Wankum | Mar 17, 2023

Bitcoin Ski Summit, SXSW, Treasury Management, and Silvergate, SVB, & Signature crisis.

Bitcoin Vs. Real Estate: Which Is The More Resilient Store Of Value In Times Of Crisis?

by Leon Wankum | Mar 7, 2023

The properties of bitcoin reflect many of real estate’s value offers on top of fundamentally more secure custody, easier maintenance and most importantly the...

Bitcoin Is An ETF On Global Ingenuity

by Leon Wankum | Feb 22, 2023

The supply of money matters. What happens if there are 1000 units of money in the economy, you have 100 and the government increases the money supply by 1000...

The Bitcoin Newsletter #2 - Bitcoin is not speculation

by Leon Wankum | Feb 22, 2023

Ordinals, Nostr, Crypto regulation.

The Bitcoin Newsletter #1 - Bitcoin vs real estate: what is the better store of value?

by Leon Wankum | Feb 3, 2023

Bitcoin education, EuropneanBitcoioners.com.

Welcome

by Leon Wankum | Feb 1, 2023

Bitcoin Newsletter - Introduction

Bitcoin vs Real Estate: What is the Superior Store of Value?

by Leon Wankum | Jan 23, 2023

Real estate cannot compete with bitcoin as a store of value. Bitcoin is rarer, more liquid, easier to move and harder to confiscate. Leon A. Wankum Bitcoin...

BTC164: Bitcoin & Real Estate

by Leon Wankum | Jan 9, 2023

In this insightful episode, real estate expert Leon Wankum delves into the evolving landscape of asset investments. We discuss how Bitcoin could redefine real...

How Bitcoin Uses Energy

by Leon Wankum | Dec 30, 2022

You often hear or read in the news that “Bitcoin wastes” energy. It saddens me to see a technology as beautiful and empowering as Bitcoin being so...

Warum Bitcoin gut für die Umwelt ist

by Leon Wankum | Dec 13, 2022

Es besteht ein Irrglaube, dass Bitcoin „schlecht für die Umwelt“ sei und überproportional viel Energie verbraucht. Dies liegt daran, dass die...

Bitcoin Are The New Bonds

by Leon Wankum | Dec 12, 2022

In 1949 Benjamin Graham, a British-born American economist, professor and investor, published „The Intelligent Investor“, which is considered one of the...

Bitcoin vs. Gold: What To Own?

by Leon Wankum | Nov 30, 2022

This article incorporates part of an article I published in Bitcoin Magazine on the 29th of November 2022, titled „Why Bitcoin Is The Ultimate Wealth...

Why Bitcoin Is The Ultimate Wealth Preservation Technology

by Leon Wankum | Nov 28, 2022

This is an opinion editorial by Leon Wankum, one of the first financial economics students to write a thesis about Bitcoin in 2015. The following article is...

Where Is Bitcoin On Its Way To Becoming The World’s Reserve Currency?

by Leon Wankum | Nov 16, 2022

The changing geopolitical order and its impact on central bank reserves. Source I wrote this essay shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February...

Why Every Real Estate Investor Should Own Bitcoin

by Leon Wankum | Oct 2, 2022

This is an opinion editorial by Leon Wankum, one of the first financial economics students to write a thesis about Bitcoin in 2015. Prologue The following...

Wie Bitcoin Energie nutzt

by Leon Wankum | Sep 21, 2022

Oft hört oder liest man in den Nachrichten, dass „Bitcoin“ Energie verschwendet. Es macht mich traurig zu sehen, dass eine Technologie, die für individuelle...

Why Bitcoin Is Pristine Collateral For Lending

by Leon Wankum | Sep 13, 2022

This is an opinion editorial by Leon Wankum, one of the first financial economics students to write a thesis about Bitcoin in 2015. Today, the most common...

Why Bitcoin Is Digital Real Estate

by Leon Wankum | Aug 20, 2022

This is an opinion editorial by Leon Wankum, one of the first financial economics students to write a thesis about Bitcoin in 2015. Bitcoin has a unique value...

Why Bitcoin is Good For The Environment

by Leon Wankum | Jul 24, 2022

There is a misconception that Bitcoin is “bad for the environment” and uses over-proportional quantities of energy. This is because mainstream media vastly...

Is Leveraging Legacy Assets To Buy Bitcoin A Good Strategy?

by Leon Wankum | Apr 23, 2022

The following article is an opinion piece and is not intended to be financial advice. “Ask yourself: Is bitcoin going up more than 3% every year? Then it is a...