In today’s episode with cypherpunk and artist Gus Grillasca, we explore the intricate crossroads of cryptocurrency and global economics. From the propaganda of inflation to Bitcoin Ordinals and the NFT controversy, this episode challenges conventional narratives and opens up new perspectives. Hear Gus' insights on navigating the Ethereum ecosystem, the financialization of Bitcoin, and privacy coins in the digital age.
We also talk about the evolving role of crypto in Latin America, reflect on the surprising dynamics of meme coins, and uncover gaps in financial literacy that could shape the next chapter of blockchain adoption. Whether you’re captivated by the promise of stablecoins, intrigued by NFT permanence, or pondering crypto’s place in an unstable world, this episode offers thought-provoking insights and artistic freedom at its core.
INFLARE: https://scarce.city/goods/inflare
Fierro Viejo: https://superrare.com/artwork/eth/0xb932a70A57673d89f4acfFBE830E8ed7f75Fb9e0/34374
Chapters:
00:00 Defiant Intro
00:10 Inflation is bankers’ propaganda
00:50 Introduction to Gus Grillasca
01:38 Gus’ Journey into blockchain
02:35 Banking challenges for travelors
04:44 Rare Pepes, Ethereum NFTs, and Bitcoin Ordinals
07:44 Changing views on the Ethereum ecosystem
09:04 Bitcoin Ordinals, memes, and the NFT Controversy
10:30 Bitcoin Ordinals and NFT permanence
14:53 The controversy around updates to the Bitcoin protocol
16:28 “INFLARE” and The Space by Art of Freedom
17:25 Inflation as a monetary phenomenon
21:06 Global inflation, purchasing power, and the role of crypto in an unstable world
25:37 Is the financialization of Bitcoin good or bad for crypto?
27:25 Bitcoin Reserve and the Digital Asset Stockpile
30:36 Thoughts on $TRUMP and other meme coins
34:45 Changing expectations of investing in NFT
38:18 Crypto’s role in Latin America
45:35 “Fierro Viejo,” NFTs and intellectual property
50:00 A gap in financial literacy
53:18 Ethereum’s changing roadmap
57:25 Privacy coins
59:40 The need for privacy in the digital age
01:03:05 Stablecoins, financial products, and exciting prospects in crypto
01:05:56 Final Thoughts
