
Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart The Future Of Money Panel | Peter Schiff, Brent Johnson, Lawrence Lepard & Russ Gray
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Nov 30, 2025 In a lively discussion, Peter Schiff, a gold advocate, argues that gold is the only real sound money, sharply criticizing both Bitcoin and fiat. Lawrence Lepard defends Bitcoin, highlighting its ledger properties while addressing risks like developer control. Brent Johnson emphasizes the persistence of fiat and discusses stablecoins' potential roles in the future monetary landscape. Russ Gray outlines the forces behind de-dollarization and the BRICS coalition's efforts to challenge the dollar's dominance, painting a complex picture of money's evolving future.
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Santa Airport Anecdote
- Adam Taggart recounts meeting 'Santa' at the airport and asking for a concise, respectful panel as a joke.
- The gag led to a quip about silver hitting $54 spot as a compromise wish.
Gold's Intrinsic Value Matters
- Gold retains intrinsic, physical value that underpinned its long history as money.
- Peter Schiff argues Bitcoin lacks that intrinsic value and cannot fully replace gold as money.
Money Is A Ledger, Not Just Metal
- Money functions as a ledger and digital entries increasingly represent money in modern economies.
- Lawrence Lepard says Bitcoin cracked the immutable digital-ledger problem, giving it money-like characteristics.






