Bitcoin Americanism - Alexander Leishman | #72

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Oct 29, 2025

Nathan Halberstadt chats with Alexander Leishman, Founder and CEO of River Financial, a leading Bitcoin brokerage. They explore Bitcoin's role as digital gold and its revolutionary impact on society. Alexander shares insights on how money acts as a coordination mechanism, the phases of Bitcoin's evolution, and the passionate community surrounding it. He discusses the concept of 'Bitcoin families' and the importance of stewardship over speculation. Finally, he offers practical advice for newcomers, emphasizing safety and education in diving into Bitcoin.

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Money As Society’s Coordination Signal

Money is society's primary coordination mechanism and gets corrupted over time when central forces control it.
Bitcoin restores a non-corruptible monetary signal by offering an alternative store of value that resists inflationary incentives.

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Bitcoin’s Historical Phases Mapped

Bitcoin evolved from a cypherpunk experiment into a speculative asset and now into a widely accepted digital gold.
The COVID era popularized Bitcoin as treasury-grade digital gold and cemented its role as a lasting store of value.

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Bitcoin As A Behavioral Mirror

Bitcoin functions as a mirror that changes behavior by incentivizing saving and deferring gratification.
That economic signal often sparks deeper curiosity about history, institutions, and personal priorities.

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