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#547: Balaji Srinivasan — Centralized China vs Decentralized World, The DeFi Matrix, Ascending vs Descending Trends, Bitcoin Mining as Energy Storage, Reputational Civil War, and Maximalism vs. Optimalism

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Decentralization vs. Centralization: Lessons from History

This chapter examines the ongoing tension between centralization and decentralization, particularly in the realm of cryptocurrencies and governance models in China and the U.S. It highlights how different political systems manage control and public sentiment, while discussing the emergence of states embracing autonomy from federal regulations. Additionally, it explores the transformative potential of blockchain technology and the future of governance as a flexible, subscription-like model.

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