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Bitcoin and the Philosophy of Scarcity & Decentralization

What's What

English - April 07, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB - ★★★★ - 5 ratings
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If you look at Bitcoin from a philosophical perspective, you see a system that has the potential to fundamentally change how human civilizations function. And two words capture the essence of Bitcoin philosophy -  scarcity and decentralization. In this episode, we talk with Bitcoin software developer Fontaine Denton about why central banks have too much power and how Bitcoin can help set the stage for a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future. 

More links to resources from the show:

Why Bitcoin Needs Philosophy - CoinDesk articleBitcoin Will Save Our Earth - Bitcoin Magazine articleBitcoin Independence Day - Bitcoin Magazine articleThe Bitcoin Standard - book about the decentralized alternativeFiat Money - Investopedia articleDissolution of the Bretton Woods Agreement and SystemWTF Happened in 1971? - visuals showing what happened when the U.S. stopped backing the USD with goldFontaine's Twitter @Fonta1n3Fully Noded - Bitcoin wallet built by Fontaine

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