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The Pomp Podcast

#1308 Travis Kling | Bitcoin Saves The World From Speculation

Feb 8, 2024
01:09:21
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Travis Kling, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Ikigai Asset Management, discusses cryptocurrency prices & protocols, liquidity, bitcoin vs gold, Saylor vs Schiff, financial nihilism, and allocating capital in today's market.
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Quick takeaways

  • Crypto prices can go up without significant adoption, highlighting the lack of adoption in previous cycles.
  • Financial nihilism may hinder the positive impact of crypto technology on the world.

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Crypto asset adoption and price speculation

The podcast episode discusses the potential scenario where crypto prices can go up without significant adoption of crypto assets and protocols. The speaker argues that this might be the base case for the upcoming cycle, highlighting the lack of adoption in previous cycles. However, the speaker acknowledges that stablecoins, particularly those with fast and secure transactions, have demonstrated strong product-market fit. Overall, the episode explores the role of liquidity and the gamification of crypto in driving investor interest and speculations.

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