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Government Regulation and Digital Currency
1:22:23 - 1:28:18 (05:55)
The speaker suggests that without government regulation, centralized digital currencies would be issued left and right by companies like Google and Facebook, but wonders if the government can be a cautious friend rather than an enemy of digital currencies. Decentralized currencies may still appeal to some, but would likely appeal to fewer people without government regulation.
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The guest talks about the crucial role of cryptographers and researchers in the development of blockchain technology, and emphasizes the need to focus on scholarly work instead of self-promotion.
1:22:23 - 1:25:05 (02:42)
Summary
The guest talks about the crucial role of cryptographers and researchers in the development of blockchain technology, and emphasizes the need to focus on scholarly work instead of self-promotion.
ChapterGovernment Regulation and Digital Currency
Episode#80 – Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum, Cryptocurrency, and the Future of Money
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The government's regulation on centralized digital currencies has prevented larger companies, such as Google and Facebook, from issuing their own currencies.
1:25:07 - 1:27:52 (02:45)
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The government's regulation on centralized digital currencies has prevented larger companies, such as Google and Facebook, from issuing their own currencies. While some aspects of government involvement, such as identifying records and regulating fraudulent projects, may be helpful, it is unclear if they are the enemy or cautious friends of digital currency.
ChapterGovernment Regulation and Digital Currency
Episode#80 – Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum, Cryptocurrency, and the Future of Money
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares their experience of meeting Vladimir Putin in person, noting that he appeared shorter than in photos.
1:27:52 - 1:28:18 (00:25)
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The speaker shares their experience of meeting Vladimir Putin in person, noting that he appeared shorter than in photos.