The Pomp Podcast Can Bitcoin Fix America’s Financial System? | Natalie Brunell
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Dec 1, 2025 
Natalie Brunell, a prominent bitcoin journalist and educator, dives deep into the state of Bitcoin and its role in today’s economy. She discusses how rising inflation impacts affordability and why Bitcoin is a better long-term investment compared to gold. Natalie highlights the increasing role of Wall Street in Bitcoin adoption and the importance of self-custody. She also sheds light on the significance of stablecoins, the potential for financial freedom through Bitcoin, and initiatives aimed at making Bitcoin accessible to women, emphasizing its transformative power.
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Inflation Is The Affordability Crisis
- Inflation and a constantly expanding money supply are the root causes of America's affordability crisis.
- Natalie Brunell argues citizens must acquire assets that cannot be debased to protect purchasing power.
Pick Long-Term Winners, Not Short-Term Trades
- Bitcoin has outperformed most assets over the last 5–10 years and is expected to continue long-term outperformance.
- Natalie prefers being wrong short-term but right over a 100-year horizon when choosing Bitcoin.
Choose How You Access Bitcoin
- Use Bitcoin's open, permissionless network to access the asset in ways that fit your needs.
- Natalie advocates self-custody but accepts traditional wrappers for convenience and access.
