In this episode with Bitstein, we break down Paul Krugman's errors in his NYT "Transaction Costs and Tethers: Why I’m a Crypto Skeptic" column, as well as other topics:
Mischaracterisation of what money's purpose is
Krugman's 'nirvana fallacies' in money
Why fiat money is an aberration and more akin to a 'fad diet' than bitcoin or gold are
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Jul 2
Preparing Bitcoin for Quantum Threats with Hunter Beast | SLP672
In this episode, Hunter Beast discusses the potential threats posed by quantum computing to Bitcoin and the proposed solutions, including BIP 360, which aims to introduce quantum-resistant hashes. The conversation delves into the technical aspects of Bitcoin's cryptography, the v ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 1
Castle: Automating Bitcoin for Small Businesses with Stephen Cole | SLP671
In this episode, Stephan reconnects with Stephen Cole to discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, particularly focusing on the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies and the launch of Castle, a new venture aimed at automating Bitcoin treasury management for small and medium busines ... Show More
53m 26s
May 2022
116. Bitcoin from First Principles, Saifedean interviewed by Lex Fridman
In perhaps his most comprehensive interview to date, Saifedean talks to Lex Fridman about the history of money, the foundations of economics, and why bitcoin represents a pathway to a more peaceful and prosperous world. Starting from Lex’s question “What is money?”, Saifedean dra ... Show More
4h 17m
Dec 2024
Money Is Peace: How Bitcoin Restores Hope for Human Liberty
In this episode, Nik Bhatia welcomes Bitcoin anthropologist Natalie Smolenski to explore the profound connection between Bitcoin, human liberty, and peaceful society through an anthropological lens. Natalie unveils how the historical relationship between money and state has shape ... Show More
33m 55s
Nov 2024
HBO's Bitcoin Documentary: Bombshell or Blunder?
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 perspecti ... Show More
27m 25s
Nov 2024
Building a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A New Era in Bitcoin Policy
In this episode, Nik welcomes David Zell, co-founder of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to analyze the shifting tides in Bitcoin policy and the regulatory challenges posed by Operation Choke Point 2.0. As the post-election landscape evolves, David shares what these changes mean for ... Show More
39m 33s
Jul 2024
MI Rewind: Why Buy Bitcoin w/ Andy Edstrom
Clay Finck chats with Andy Edstrom about why Bitcoin should be considered as a part of an investment portfolio, how Andy thinks about valuing Bitcoin as an investment, how investors can potentially keep themselves from ‘buying the top’ in Bitcoin, the 14 characteristics of money ... Show More
1h 39m