We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network BTC231: Bitcoin Nation State Adoption Paradox - A Trojan Horse w/ Alex Gladstein (Bitcoin Podcast)
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Apr 23, 2025 
Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, discusses Bitcoin's surprising role in the fight for human rights. He explains why self-custody is vital for financial freedom and how grassroots movements are challenging established power dynamics. The talk highlights Bitcoin's uses in humanitarian efforts during crises and its ability to disrupt corrupt systems. Gladstein also examines the impact of rising financial surveillance and reflects on the lack of awareness regarding global monetary injustice in the West.
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Bitcoin As Trojan Horse
- Bitcoin acts as a Trojan horse for freedom by infiltrating and transforming existing financial systems.
- Its adoption by large institutions inadvertently contributes to financial liberation globally.
Self-Interest Spurs Bitcoin Growth
- Even profit-seeking entities like Wall Street and governments push Bitcoin for self-interest.
- This unintentional promotion ultimately aids human rights and financial freedom globally.
Bitcoin's Unique Financial Model
- Bitcoin offers a different financial model than fiat: permissionless and open to all.
- Despite fears of centralization, Bitcoin's growth strengthens its role as a freedom enabler.
