Bitcoin Is Just for Libertarians, Right? Two Progressives Disagree - Ep. 698
Unchained3 Sep 2024

Bitcoin Is Just for Libertarians, Right? Two Progressives Disagree - Ep. 698

As the 2024 elections draw near, Bitcoin and crypto have become hot topics on the political stage. In this episode, Trey Walsh, host of The Progressive Bitcoiner podcast, and Jason Maier, author of “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin,” explain why they believe progressive values align with Bitcoin. They discuss how Bitcoin can be a tool for social justice and financial inclusion, challenge misconceptions about its environmental impact, and debate whether making Bitcoin a presidential issue in 2024 was premature. With Elizabeth Warren attacking crypto and the unfriendly environment for the industry under the Biden administration, the guests also highlight that there’s a slight change in the Democratic party, though they are not certain that the Harris campaign will adopt a pro-Bitcoin stance. Show highlights: How Trey and Jason became Bitcoiners What progressivism means to Trey and Jason, highlighting Bitcoin's alignment with social justice and financial inclusion, beyond its typical libertarian associations How Jason and Trey persuade skeptical progressives about Bitcoin Whether they believe that other areas of crypto besides Bitcoin have value Why they think Bitcoin’s environmental impact is the biggest misconception among progressives Whether Elizabeth Warren’s focus on consumer protection blinds her to Bitcoin as a tool for financial inclusion Why Jason believes pushing Bitcoin as a presidential issue in 2024 was premature Why Trey sees potential hope for pro-crypto policies under a potential Harris administration, despite the hostility of the Biden administration Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Stellar Mantle Coinbase Guests: Trey Walsh, host of The Progressive Bitcoiner podcast Jason Maier, author of “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” Trump and the Future of Bitcoin, Jason’s op-ed Timestamps: ➡️ 02:06 - How Trey and Jason became Bitcoiners ➡️ 05:14 - Bitcoin, progressivism & social justice ➡️ 11:24 - Persuading skeptical progressives ➡️ 16:19 - Value beyond Bitcoin? Other cryptos ➡️ 21:46 - Environmental impact misconceptions ➡️ 34:36 - Elizabeth Warren & Bitcoin: Consumer protection vs. financial inclusion ➡️ 41:24 - Was making Bitcoin a 2024 election issue premature? ➡️ 55:15 - Potential for pro-crypto policies under Harris? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episoder(1135)

Chris Dixon on How Trust Is the Best Lego Block - Ep.70

Chris Dixon on How Trust Is the Best Lego Block - Ep.70

Chris Dixon, partner at Andreessen Horowitz, talks about the new $300 million crypto fund he is leading with Kathryn Haun, the new general partner of Andreessen, and how a16z came to hire its first fe...

3 Jul 20181h 6min

Jimmy Song on Why Bitcoin Will Be the Winning Cryptocurrency - Ep.69

Jimmy Song on Why Bitcoin Will Be the Winning Cryptocurrency - Ep.69

In an episode of strong positions, Blockchain Capital  partner and Bitcoin educator Jimmy Song explains why private blockchains will never work, why smart contracts will never work, and why Bitcoin wi...

26 Jun 20181h 6min

Live From the World Economic Forum Industry Strategy Meeting: Breaking the Blockchain Hype - Ep.68

Live From the World Economic Forum Industry Strategy Meeting: Breaking the Blockchain Hype - Ep.68

This is a live recording from a panel I moderated at the World Economic Forum Industry Strategy Meeting. The speakers included Shwetha Shetty Senior Director, Corporate Strategy Group, of SAP, Adam Lu...

20 Jun 20181h 1min

Why ASICs May Be Better Than GPUs Even if They Tend Toward Mining Centralization - Ep.67

Why ASICs May Be Better Than GPUs Even if They Tend Toward Mining Centralization - Ep.67

David Vorick, CEO of Nebulous, which operates Siacoin and a new subsidiary, Obelisk, describes what he's discovered in his exploration of the mining industry, including why he's decided that specializ...

19 Jun 20181h 1min

Live From Consensus: What the Media Really Thinks About Crypto - Ep.66

Live From Consensus: What the Media Really Thinks About Crypto - Ep.66

This is a recording of a panel discussion I participated in with a couple other reporters and crypto PR people at Consensus. (It was at the same time as Jack's talk, so it's totally understandable if ...

13 Jun 20181h 1min

Placeholder's Joel Monegro on the Fat Protocols Thesis Today - Ep.65

Placeholder's Joel Monegro on the Fat Protocols Thesis Today - Ep.65

Joel Monegro, partner at crypto VC firm Placeholder Ventures, describes how well his seminal blog post, "Fat Protocols," is holding up, why he and his partner Chris Burniske opted to found a crypto VC...

12 Jun 201859min

From the Oslo Freedom Forum: Blockchain vs. the Surveillance State - Ep.64

From the Oslo Freedom Forum: Blockchain vs. the Surveillance State - Ep.64

This recording is of Blockchain vs. the Surveillance State, a series of talks and a panel from the Oslo Freedom Forum put on by the Human Rights Foundation. In this session, hear presentations from Ry...

6 Jun 20181h 26min

Arthur Hayes of Bitmex on Why Countries Will Turn to Digital Cash - Ep.63

Arthur Hayes of Bitmex on Why Countries Will Turn to Digital Cash - Ep.63

Arthur Hayes, CEO of Bitmex, describes how traders on his platform can make great gains but experience limited losses, how Asia's crypto markets differ from those in the U.S., and why he makes money w...

5 Jun 20181h

Populært innen Politikk og nyheter

giver-og-gjengen-vg
aftenpodden
aftenpodden-usa
forklart
popradet
stopp-verden
dine-penger-pengeradet
rss-gukild-johaug
det-store-bildet
nokon-ma-ga
fotballpodden-2
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
hanna-de-heldige
rss-ness
aftenbla-bla
rss-espen-lee-usensurert
rss-dannet-uten-piano
rss-penger-polser-og-politikk
frokostshowet-pa-p5
e24-podden