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In this chapter, the hosts introduce an enlightening interview with a guest expert on Bitcoin, emphasizing themes of privacy and technological advancements. The discussion highlights the evolution of Bitcoin as private property money and the challenges it faces in the context of freedom and privacy.

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Dive deep into Bitcoin's evolution with expert Max Hillebrand. We unravel Mises' action axiom, Hoppe's private property origins, and Rothbard's economic theories. Discover Wasabi Wallet's role in privacy, the potential of Ocean mining, and strategies for Bitcoiners to enhance anonymity. Max also shares his take on Bitcoin's path to ossification and how institutions can shield assets against regulatory overreach.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

04:54 - The principles of Ludwig von Mises' economic dualism and the axiom of action.

06:23 - Hermann Hoppe's theory on private property as a natural emergence.

10:11 - The significance of Murray Rothbard's "Man, Economy, and State, with Power and Markets."

12:59 - An inside look at Bisq and the passion driving decentralized finance platforms.

27:29 - The role of covenants in Bitcoin and their potential to enhance transaction privacy.

34:26 - Innovations in Bitcoin mining pools and the impact of Ocean Bitcoin mining.

38:59 - Strategies beyond CoinJoin for improving privacy for Bitcoin transactions.

01:00:46 - How institutions can use Bitcoin technology to protect their financial sovereignty and self-custody assets.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

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