
And Then You Win
George Kikvadze
"This book captures what I witnessed firsthand ... how true entrepreneurs make the impossible possible."
— Sir Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group
"This is the untold story of how Bitcoin's backbone was forged by true believers."
— CZ, Founder, Binance - the world's largest crypto exchange
The first true insider story of Bitcoin’s rise—told by someone who survived it.
First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. And then you win.
This story you’re about to immerse yourself in? It’s real. It’s raw. It may sound unbelievable, but every word is true.
And the witnesses? Bitcoin OGs. VCs. Angels. Presidents. Oligarchs. Sheikhs. FBI agents. Hackers. Buddhist monks. They lived it too.
And Then You Win is the untold insider account of Bitcoin’s wildest decade: how a fringe idea battled ridicule, resistance, and regulatory heat to become a global financial movement. From early-stage boardrooms and late-night strategy calls to global stage battles, George Kikvadze brings you to the front lines of the revolution with stories no one else can tell.
Inside, you'll discover:
Meet the misfits and rebels who risked everything to rewrite the rules of money, power, and trust. And Then You Win is a wild ride through one of the most disruptive movements of our time—told by someone who lived it from the inside.
This isn’t just a startup story. It’s a hard-won blueprint for winning against impossible odds, packed with lessons learned and candid advice for the next generation of tech entrepreneurs.
Duration - 10h 40m.
Author - George Kikvadze.
Narrator - George Kikvadze.
Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 George Kikvadze ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"This book captures what I witnessed firsthand ... how true entrepreneurs make the impossible possible." — Sir Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group "This is the untold story of how Bitcoin's backbone was forged by true believers." — CZ, Founder, Binance - the world's largest crypto exchange The first true insider story of Bitcoin’s rise—told by someone who survived it. First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. And then you win. This story you’re about to immerse yourself in? It’s real. It’s raw. It may sound unbelievable, but every word is true. And the witnesses? Bitcoin OGs. VCs. Angels. Presidents. Oligarchs. Sheikhs. FBI agents. Hackers. Buddhist monks. They lived it too. And Then You Win is the untold insider account of Bitcoin’s wildest decade: how a fringe idea battled ridicule, resistance, and regulatory heat to become a global financial movement. From early-stage boardrooms and late-night strategy calls to global stage battles, George Kikvadze brings you to the front lines of the revolution with stories no one else can tell. Inside, you'll discover: Meet the misfits and rebels who risked everything to rewrite the rules of money, power, and trust. And Then You Win is a wild ride through one of the most disruptive movements of our time—told by someone who lived it from the inside. This isn’t just a startup story. It’s a hard-won blueprint for winning against impossible odds, packed with lessons learned and candid advice for the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. Duration - 10h 40m. Author - George Kikvadze. Narrator - George Kikvadze. Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 George Kikvadze ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:16
Dedication
Duration:00:00:18
Foreword
Duration:00:14:57
Prologue
Duration:00:07:00
Chapter 1: Meeting Val
Duration:00:28:32
Chapter 2: This Thing Mines Bitcoin?
Duration:00:25:55
Chapter 3: Stalin’s Birthplace
Duration:00:24:31
Chapter 4: Neckered
Duration:00:37:05
Chapter 5: Bitcoin Oasis
Duration:00:27:38
Chapter 6: Houston, We Have a Problem
Duration:00:42:35
Chapter 7: In Land Titles We Trust
Duration:00:15:47
Chapter 8: Rising Sun, Rising Bitcoin
Duration:00:22:03
Chapter 9: Midnight in Hong Kong
Duration:00:18:42
Chapter 10: Canada O Canada
Duration:00:26:16
Chapter 11: Rocket Ship
Duration:00:25:40
Chapter 12: Euphoria
Duration:00:52:06
Chapter 13: When Gravity Returns
Duration:00:18:30
Chapter 14: By Endurance We Conquer
Duration:00:34:07
Chapter 15: Phoenix Resurrected
Duration:00:26:57
Chapter 16: SPAC It, Baby
Duration:00:31:38
Chapter 17: The Western Pivot
Duration:00:36:18
Chapter 18: FTXed
Duration:00:35:34
Chapter 19: The Dragon Rises
Duration:00:42:12
Chapter 20: And Then You Win
Duration:00:14:52
Chapter 21: 21 Lessons for Tomorrow’s Builders
Duration:00:29:24
About the Author
Duration:00:01:07
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:18