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Nov 2024
27m 25s

HBO's Bitcoin Documentary: Bombshell or ...

The Bitcoin Layer
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In this video, Nik dives into HBO's latest Bitcoin documentary, "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," exploring its take on Bitcoin’s evolution and influence. He covers key moments like the hunt for Satoshi, the documentary’s explanation of Bitcoin’s mechanics, and its perspective on the Blocksize Wars. Nik also discusses Adam Back’s role, Blockstream’s por ... Show More
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