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Aug 13
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3 Currencies of Life: Time, Capital, Rep...

STEPHAN LIVERA
About this episode

Stephan & Rod Roudi discuss the importance of building Bitcoin communities, the evolution of Bitcoin narratives, and the future of Bitcoin custody and treasury strategies. They explore the role of local meetups in fostering Bitcoin adoption, the significance of educating the next generation of Bitcoiners, and the impact of events on the Bitcoin ecosystem. Rod shares insights on upcoming events, including the Custody and Treasury Summit and the Imagine IF Summit, emphasizing the need for high-signal Bitcoin information and community engagement.

Takeaways

🔸Building Bitcoin communities is essential for fostering connections.

🔸Local meetups can significantly impact Bitcoin adoption.

🔸Education is key to helping newcomers understand Bitcoin.

🔸The narrative around Bitcoin has evolved over time.

🔸Custody and treasury strategies are crucial for Bitcoin holders.

🔸The future of Bitcoin security involves innovative solutions.

🔸Raising the next generation of Bitcoiners requires engagement and education.

🔸Events play a vital role in Bitcoin advocacy and education.

🔸Community organizers are becoming influential in the Bitcoin space.

🔸More Bitcoin signal is needed to counteract misinformation. 

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(02:39) - How has the Bitcoin community evolved? 

(07:30) - Is Bitcoin winning despite the narrative change? 

(12:36) - The hard talk of BTCTCs custodying their Bitcoin

(21:00) - Will the future generations really inherit Bitcoin?

(25:38) - What is @bitcoinpark_?

(30:00) - Sponsors

(31:58) - Should you care about freedom of speech & freedom tech?

(36:26) - Local Bitcoin meetups are priceless!

(42:09) - Today’s ‘bitcoin plebs’ are tomorrow’s decision makers

(47:00) - What are the implications of stablecoins launching their own chains?

(52:50) - USPs of Bitcoin events 

(1:00:41) - 3 currencies of life

(1:02:14) - Closing thoughts; Bitcoin Custody & Treasury Summit & Imagine IF 

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