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Mar 2023

2h 8m

Bitcoin Energy Systems, & the State w/ L...

About this episode

In this podcast, Lyn Alden, Natalie Smolenski, and other experts from the Bitcoin space explore the relationship between Bitcoin, energy systems, and the state. They discuss the concerns around Bitcoin's energy consumption and its potential to undermine state control. Overall, this podcast provides a nuanced look at the complex and evolving relationship between Bitcoin, energy systems, and the state.

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