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Oct 2021
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83. Bitcoin Maximalism, Altcoins and Sat...

Dr. Saifedean Ammous
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October 4th 2021. In this episode Saifedean talks to bitcoin journalist Pete Rizzo about bitcoin maximalism, altcoins and Satoshi. They discuss objectivity in journalism, what constitutes a “neutral” stance on altcoins for journalists, and how bitcoin differentiates itself from other cryptocurrencies through its high degree of decentralization. They also dis ... Show More
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