It's the most famous cryptocurrency in the world, and went up in value by 269% in 2020.
In this episode, we take a look at what it actually is, how it works, why some people think it is the future of money and others think it is a giant bubble.
Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/ ... Show More
Jan 2018
E34 Faut-il acheter des bitcoins ?
<p>Quand le bitcoin a été créé en 2009, il valait 0,001$. 8 ans plus tard, en décembre 2017, son prix est passé à 20 000$. Certaines personnes sont devenues riches grâce à lui, d’autres au contraire ont perdu beaucoup d’argent. </p>
<p>Au-delà de ces chiffres spectaculaires, il e ... Show More
30m 1s
Nov 2021
88. Is bitcoin good money? A debate with Paul Frijters
<p>In this episode Saifedean invites back Professor Paul Frijters of the London School of Economics to debate whether bitcoin is a good form of money. Saifedean makes the case for money as a market phenomenon, and argues that bitcoin has the scarcity, divisibility, fungibility an ... Show More
2h 13m
Mar 2024
BTC174: Is Bitcoin Property, Currency, or Both? w/ Parker Lewis & Will Cole (Bitcoin Podcast)
Join us as Parker Lewis & Will Cole delve into Bitcoin's role as property or currency, discuss Bill Ackman's views and Saylor's latest buy. We explore Bitcoin payments, the impact of high rates, and the future of digital authentication. This episode is packed with insights on the ... Show More
1h 5m
Jun 2021
63. Bitcoin efficiency and cost-benefit analysis
<p>We often hear bitcoin is a waste, but rarely will someone present a full accounting of all the costs and the benefits associated with bitcoin. In this seminar, based on a chapter from upcoming The Fiat Standard, Saifedean attempts a full accounting of the costs that go into ma ... Show More
58m 18s