✨ DEBRIEF | Ryan & David unpacking the episode: https://www.bankless.com/debrief-patrick-mckenzie
------ Why do banks have holidays? Should we redesign the banking system? Is there a future for crypto?
Today we’re joined by Patrick McKenzie, an advisor at Stripe who writes about the modern financial system helps us answer these exact questions.
First, we talk about the inner workings of the existing banking system. Then we get into crypto, where Patrick shares his reasons for skepticism.
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------ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro 6:35 Patrick’s Background 9:48 Banking System Evolution 20:09 Banking Holidays 26:44 Financial System Redesign 40:12 Transactional Freedom Trade-offs 1:03:39 Crypto Slogans 1:11:36 Crypto Predictions 1:21:42 Closing Thoughts
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Patrick McKenzie https://twitter.com/patio11
Check Out Patrick’s Blog https://www.bitsaboutmoney.com/
Molly White Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Itd3g23QI
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