Examining Bitcoin's Long-Term Viability and Adoption Challenges

In this episode, Preston and Matthew dive deep into Bitcoin’s design, its ability to protect financial autonomy, and the macroeconomic trends shaping its value.

Matthew breaks down Bitcoin price models, stock-to-flow analysis, and the role of global liquidity. They also explore the impact of Layer-2 solutions and make bold predictions about Bitcoin’s future in global finance.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:47 - Why Bitcoin serves as an "escape hatch" from centralized financial instability

04:34 - How Bitcoin’s design ensures individual financial autonomy in a digital world

06:26 - What historical economic patterns suggest about Bitcoin’s resilience

13:47 - The most overlooked factors in Bitcoin valuation and price modeling

18:48 - How stock-to-flow holds up today and alternative valuation frameworks

20:39 - Key metrics for tracking global liquidity and Bitcoin’s role as a store of value

28:38 - The significance of macro liquidity and its effect on Bitcoin’s adoption

31:38 The impact of Layer-2 scaling solutions on Bitcoin’s liquidity

43:44 - How Bitcoin’s fixed supply interacts with the need for liquidity in a digital economy

44:12 - A bold 10-year prediction for Bitcoin’s role in reshaping global finance

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

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