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The Future of Bitcoin: A Global Currency or a Store of Value?
42:22 - 49:56 (07:34)
In this episode, the speakers discuss the future of Bitcoin and its place in the global economy. They examine whether it will become a global currency or remain a store of value.
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The Bitcoin community is focused on building a layer two infrastructure to make it easier to transact, while others believe that the technology is antiquated and are building something new.
42:22 - 43:23 (01:01)
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The Bitcoin community is focused on building a layer two infrastructure to make it easier to transact, while others believe that the technology is antiquated and are building something new.
ChapterThe Future of Bitcoin: A Global Currency or a Store of Value?
Episode#171 – Anthony Pompliano: Bitcoin
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The store of value component as the bedrock for a monetary system is essential because it provides security, a fundamental catalyst for the idea of money to take root and become widespread, according to Pompliano.
43:23 - 44:48 (01:25)
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The store of value component as the bedrock for a monetary system is essential because it provides security, a fundamental catalyst for the idea of money to take root and become widespread, according to Pompliano. Investing in something different than everything else can lead to outsized returns.
ChapterThe Future of Bitcoin: A Global Currency or a Store of Value?
Episode#171 – Anthony Pompliano: Bitcoin
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Bitcoin and the US dollar have their own unique advantages and disadvantages, with one being viewed as more secure in some aspects while the other is better for day-to-day transactions.
44:48 - 46:15 (01:27)
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Bitcoin and the US dollar have their own unique advantages and disadvantages, with one being viewed as more secure in some aspects while the other is better for day-to-day transactions. However, both remain highly susceptible to censorship.
ChapterThe Future of Bitcoin: A Global Currency or a Store of Value?
Episode#171 – Anthony Pompliano: Bitcoin
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Bitcoin has the potential to overcome the censorship imposed by centralized systems through its decentralized nature, allowing anyone in the world with an internet connection to use the payment network regardless of their background or geographic location.
46:16 - 49:56 (03:40)
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Bitcoin has the potential to overcome the censorship imposed by centralized systems through its decentralized nature, allowing anyone in the world with an internet connection to use the payment network regardless of their background or geographic location.