A Bitcoin Cartoon Series
Different perspectives. Same real world. Bitcoin changes everything.
A Bitcoin cartoon series, plus plain-English guides, honest gear picks and free tools to help you own your bitcoin safely.
What the show covers
Five characters, five ways of looking at money. Each topic links to an article that goes deeper.
Node
The main character
- Calm, rational, level-headed
- Deeply understands Bitcoin
- Not a know-it-all, just real
- Helps others see the truth
- Enjoys hiking, good food, and freedom
- Believes in self-custody, hard work and a better future
“We don’t trust. We verify.”
Go deeper: Hardware wallets explainedOn the show
Self-custody and verifying for yourself
Holding your own keys, backing them up, and checking the rules yourself instead of trusting someone else.
Fiat Frank
The hardworking everyday guy
- Good guy, works hard
- Tries to do the right thing
- Always feels like he’s falling behind
- Makes more money, but can’t figure out why he’s poorer
- Open-minded and asks questions
- Represents the average person
“I just don’t get it... I make more money than I ever have.”
Go deeper: Bitcoin basics: start hereOn the show
Raises, rent and the cost of living
Why a bigger paycheck can still leave you falling behind, told through everyday bills.
Keynes
The banker / economist
- Smart, slick, always has an excuse
- Believes money printing is necessary
- Talks in complicated terms
- Says it’s “for the greater good”
- Protects the current system
- Always confident, never wrong (in his own mind)
“It’s not inflation, it’s transitory.”
Go deeper: Why only 21 millionOn the show
Money printing and the system
Who creates money, why there will only ever be 21 million bitcoin, and why that matters.
Chad
The shitcoin guy
- Always finds the next big thing
- “This one is different!”
- Loves memes and big gains
- Gets wrecked... a lot
- Somehow always comes back with another coin
- Fun, energetic, and never learns
“Bro... this one is gonna change everything!”
Go deeper: Bitcoin scams to knowOn the show
Hype, shitcoins and scams
Chasing the next big thing, and how to spot the scams that come with it.
Grandpa Gold
The old school hard-money guy
- Been through many cycles
- Doesn’t trust the government
- Believes in real assets (gold, silver)
- Skeptical of Bitcoin at first
- Respects Node but still has doubts
- Wise, experienced, and funny
- Represents the traditional hard-money mindset
“Real money has a history.”
Go deeper: Bitcoin and money booksOn the show
Hard money, old and new
Gold, history and the case for money that can’t be printed.
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Go deeper: latest articles
Trezor Safe 3 vs Safe 5 vs Safe 7: which one fits you?
Trezor Safe 3, Safe 5 and Safe 7 compared from Trezor’s own specs: what all three share, screen, chips, Bluetooth and battery, iPhone support, backups, where to buy safely, and which fits you. Affiliate disclosure included; educational only.
Strike vs River: two bitcoin-focused ways to buy
Strike vs River compared for beginners: fees and DCA (always check current), Lightning and withdrawals, interest on cash, Proof of Reserves, beneficiaries, and what to do after you buy. Referral disclosures included; educational only.
Paraguay’s ueno bank collapse: what happened, and what it means for your money and bitcoin
Paraguay’s central bank shut digital lender ueno bank on Nov 3, 2026. What happened, what depositors get, why deposit risk matters, and how bitcoin self-custody differs, with sources.
What I use and recommend
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Strike
Where I buy my bitcoin. My favorite.
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River
Also bitcoin-focused. I have an account there too.
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Trezor
I used a Trezor One for many years. It was great.
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Backup
Trezor Keep Metal
A metal plate for your wallet backup, in 20-word and 24-word versions.
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Bitcoin node
Umbrel
I still run a Bitcoin node using Umbrel.
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About An Honest Node
We created this cartoon to grow people’s interest in and knowledge of Bitcoin through entertainment and funny stories, and to help bring Bitcoin into the mainstream. Meet Node, Fiat Frank, Keynes, Chad and Grandpa Gold. An Honest Node is a GoulahAI brand.
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