EXIT THE MATRIX
Financial freedom and digital privacy in the Web3 age
with Tony "Kryptone" Knight
Exit the Matrix
Financial freedom and digital privacy in the Web3 age
The financial system is changing under your feet. Understand what's happening, and learn to navigate it on your own terms.
The old money system is running on debt and borrowed time. A new one is being built on blockchain right now, mostly out of sight. It will change how you're paid, how you bank, who can see your data and what your savings are worth.
Exit the Matrix is eight recorded Freedom Friday sessions from May and June 2026, where Tony "KryptoneKnight" Knight walks you through it in plain English. Part 1 covers the mindset and the big picture. Part 2 covers how it all works and how to set yourself up. No jargon left unexplained, and no pressure to buy anything.
Complete Series
All 8 sessions
plus the exclusive bonus video
The Complete Series saves US$10 on buying both parts, and the bonus video is only available with the full series.
What you get with every session
- The full video recording
- Easy-to-read lesson notes on the lesson page, so you can go over the key points without rewatching
- A downloadable, printable PDF of the notes to keep, highlight and come back to
Part 1: The mindset and the big picture
Session 1: A wealth mindset and creating your destiny (1 hr 10)
Before any tool or strategy, there's the person using it. Tony explains how conditioning keeps people stuck in scarcity, and the three patterns that drain energy: desperation, comparison and grinding. He shows how to align what you think, feel and do. This is the foundation that makes everything after it stick.
Session 2: Escape the sinking ship: why crypto is inevitable and the need for privacy (1 hr 24)
Why is the old system failing, and why is crypto growing anyway? Tony lays out the forces behind it: collapsing trust in banks, fiat currency and debt, a generational wealth transfer, adoption across the developing world, and AI. He also explains the two paths emerging, one towards more control and one towards more freedom, and why the choice between them matters.
Session 3: Making money work for you without stress (1 hr 01)
Why time and energy are the real currencies, and the main ways people approach earning in crypto: holding for the long term, staking, liquidity pools and payment nodes. Tony is frank about the risks, including why most traders lose money. He also covers gold and silver, the difference between owning an asset and holding a paper claim, and why diversifying and reducing debt matter.
Session 4: Banks under pressure: the rise of decentralised banking (1 hr 16)
What's really happening to banks and money. Tony explains the difference between stablecoins, central bank digital currencies and bank-issued digital money, and the US laws opening the door to crypto. He then looks at the decentralised banking options now emerging, including crypto cards you can spend anywhere.
Part 2: How it works, and setting yourself up
Session 1: Crypto, the economy and blockchain (1 hr 33)
The best starting point if you're new. Tony explains why a new financial system is needed, then what blockchain actually is: how networks differ, what the layers do, and why "verify, don't trust" changes everything. He finishes with a plain guide to the main types of crypto, and the ones to avoid.
Session 2: The new banking and payments system (1 hr 00)
The plumbing behind the change. Open banking is now live in New Zealand, ISO 20022 is the new global payment standard, and banks are quietly moving your deposits onto blockchain. Tony explains what that means for your money and privacy, including the pros and cons of "programmable money", and the fintech alternatives now appearing.
Session 3: Wallets, DeFi, exchanges, Web3 and tokenisation (1 hr 19)
From theory to practice. This session covers the different wallet types and why self-custody matters, and how to buy, send and receive crypto without costly mistakes. It also explains what DeFi and Web3 really mean, and how tokenisation is putting real-world assets on the blockchain. It includes a live walkthrough.
Session 4: Privacy and security (1 hr 01)
If your devices aren't secure, nothing else is. Tony covers privacy phones and computers, encrypted email, messaging and storage, and password managers. He explains how to store your seed phrase safely, how to spot phishing, and how to separate your crypto from your social media. He also shares the security mistake that cost him.
Bonus video: How to protect, make, keep and use crypto
The session that ties everything together. Tony walks through the full circle, from protecting what you have and growing it, to keeping it safe and using it in the real world. He adds the "icing on the cake": how compounding works in your favour. He finishes with his personal story, and why small, consistent steps beat fear every time.
Common questions
Do I need any experience?
No. If you're completely new, start with Part 2, Session 1.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime access to what you buy, to watch at your own pace.
How do I get the bonus video?
Choose the Complete Series, or buy one part and tick the box at checkout to add the other part and the bonus for US$15.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. After buying one part, you can add the other part plus the bonus video for US$25.
This series is for education only and is not financial advice. Crypto carries real risk. Do your own research, and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
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