Bitcoin Boomers: Joe Kelly on Scams, Security & Self-Custody in 2026

Boomers holding Bitcoin are being targeted by scammers — and most don't know it until it's too late.

In Episode 6 of Bitcoin Boomers, hosts Bob Burnett, Larry Leopard, and Gary Leland sit down with Joe Kelly, CEO of

Unchained Capital, to break down why older Bitcoin holders are disproportionately targeted by scams, what those scams

actually look like, and exactly how to defend yourself. Joe explains what Unchained Capital does, why collaborative custody

is a game-changer for security, and what practical steps any boomer (or anyone) can take right now to stop being an easy

target. Additionally special guest author Terence Michael jumps hops on with some incredible stories of bitcoin theft. If you or someone you love holds Bitcoin and doesn't have a rock-solid security plan, this episode is essential

viewing.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Scams, Security & Bitcoin for Boomers

00:00:37 - Welcome to Bitcoin Boomers Episode 6 with Joe Kelly

00:02:00 - What is Unchained Capital? Multi-Sig & Self-Custody

00:04:53 - Bitcoin Ownership: Legal Title vs Cryptographic Control

00:08:21 - Bearer Assets – Gold Lessons & Confiscation Risks

00:11:16 - Government Seizure Fears & Multi-Sig Recovery

00:13:01 - Sovereign Recovery with Unchained Vaults

00:19:14 - Gary’s Spoofed “Unchained” Scam Call Story

00:24:42 - Fake Bloomberg Interview Scams

00:30:20 - Terrence Michael Joins the Show

00:31:15 - Wrench Attack: Sister’s Safe Stolen

00:33:05 - Pig Butchering Romance Scam Example

00:43:18 - Physical Security, Duress & Multi-Sig Strategies

00:47:46 - Time Locks, Decoy Wallets & Adding Friction

00:57:36 - Practical Tips to Avoid Scams & Social Engineering

01:03:04 - Estate Planning, Trusts & Inheritance with Bitcoin

01:09:08 - Bitcoin Milestone: 20 Million Coins Mined

01:19:00 - Closing Thoughts & How to Connect with Guests

Links & Resources:

→ Unchained Capital: https://unchained.com

→ Email Joe Kelly: [email protected]

→ Terrance Michael on X: @proofofmoney

→ Free Bitcoin Tutorials (BTC Sessions): https://btcsessions.ca/learn

→ Bitcoin Mentor (1-on-1 Expert Guidance): https://bitcoinmentor.io

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Hosts:

Lawrence Lepard (@LawrenceLepard): Author of "The Big Print"

Bob Burnett (@boomer_btc): Founder/CEO of Barefoot Mining

Gary Leland (@GaryLeland): Founder of Bit Block Boom Bitcoin Conference.

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