Cents and Sensibility: the Inflation Guy Podcast

Ep. 140: White Whale Spotted - Inflation-Linked Cash - the USDi Coin

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Apr 15, 2025
Discover the intriguing world of inflation-linked investments and the launch of a new cryptocurrency aimed at protecting your purchasing power. From initial skepticism about cryptocurrency to the innovative concept of USDI, the conversation highlights how asset-backed stablecoins can bridge traditional finance and the crypto landscape. Learn how this ERC-20 token is designed to be collateralized by real-world assets, offering a fresh approach to safeguarding value amidst inflation challenges.
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ANECDOTE

Origin of "Defend Your Money"

  • Michael Ashton discusses the origin of his "defend your money" tagline.
  • He traces it from the podcast back to his work with TIPS and even earlier academic articles on inflation.
INSIGHT

Risk-Free Investment

  • A truly risk-free investment would be inflation-linked, zero-maturity, and backed by a perfect sovereign.
  • Cash is not riskless; it's an option with inflation as its cost.
ANECDOTE

Chile's UF and Inflation Futures

  • Chile's Unidad de Fomento (UF) is close to ideal but not transactable.
  • Ashton discusses past attempts at inflation futures, including his own involvement.
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