A Bitcoin Cartoon Series

Episodes

Different perspectives. Same real world. Bitcoin changes everything.

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6:50Episode 2
The Seed Phrase
Frank wrote his twelve secret words on a bar napkin. Then the napkin went through the wash.November 7, 2026
5:41Episode 1
The Raise
Frank gets a 5% raise. Then his rent goes up 7%.October 21, 2026

Meet the cast, and what the show covers

Every character brings a different view of money. Each topic links to an article that goes deeper.

The An Honest Node cast poster: Node, Fiat Frank, Keynes, Chad and Grandpa Gold, under the tagline “Different perspectives. Same real world. Bitcoin changes everything.”

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.”
On 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.
Go deeper: Hardware wallets explained
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.”
On the show
Raises, rent and the cost of living
Why a bigger paycheck can still leave you falling behind, told through everyday bills.
Go deeper: Bitcoin basics: start here
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.”
On the show
Money printing and the system
Who creates money, why there will only ever be 21 million bitcoin, and why that matters.
Go deeper: Why only 21 million
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!”
On the show
Hype, shitcoins and scams
Chasing the next big thing, and how to spot the scams that come with it.
Go deeper: Bitcoin scams to know
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.”
On the show
Hard money, old and new
Gold, history and the case for money that can’t be printed.
Go deeper: Bitcoin and money books