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Jan 2025
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255. Is bitcoin a currency or a commodit...

Dr. Saifedean Ammous
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In this seminar with saifedean.com members, we discuss whether bitcoin can best be understood as a currency, commodity, or something else. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Econo ... Show More
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