
Alex Gladstein on a World Without Bitcoin - Ep.158
Unchained
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Digital Currency and Dystopia
This chapter examines a future characterized by the global ban on cash and the rise of national digital currencies, emphasizing the surveillance states of the U.S. and China. It highlights the erosion of financial privacy and the oppressive control exerted by governments over citizens, as digital currencies become tools for monitoring and compliance. Additionally, the narrative contrasts this reality with the evolution of Bitcoin as a decentralized alternative, promoting economic autonomy and privacy amidst increasing government regulation.
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