In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell interviews Halston Valencia, a recent USC graduate and rising voice in the Bitcoin community. The Gen Z Bitcoin advocate and marketing strategist is working with Adam O’Brien, founder of Bitcoin Well, to promote sound money and financial freedom.
Halston shares how she discovered Bitcoin and why she believes today’s education system fails to teach real financial literacy. She breaks down the differences between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and explains why Gen Z needs to understand Bitcoin's potential as a solution to inflation, wealth inequality, and systemic economic challenges.
What you'll learn:
- Why traditional education overlooks sound money principles
- How to effectively educate young people about Bitcoin
- The power of relatable, engaging content to drive adoption
- Why Bitcoin—not crypto—is the future
- Why Bitcoin is "For the Girlies" not just "Crypto Bros"
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