

Michael Saylor on Bitcoin Principles (SLP536)
Dec 22, 2023
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman and Founder of MicroStrategy, discusses Bitcoin protocols, principles, dynamics, politics, and philosophy. They explore constructive dialogue on Bitcoin philosophy, the power of protocols, Bitcoin's role in the market economy, and its foundation in the future digital economy. They stress the importance of defending core protocols, natural frequency in mining dynamics, unique proof of work, and network security. They analyze Bitcoin's longevity, the difference between money and speculation, and the welcoming of different actors into the Bitcoin ecosystem. They also delve into Bitcoin's ideology of natural law versus human law.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Importance of Constructive Dialogue on Bitcoin Philosophy
01:38 • 24min
The Power of Protocols and the Importance of Integrity
26:05 • 12min
The Market Economy and Bitcoin
38:35 • 7min
Bitcoin as the Foundation of the Future Digital Economy
45:56 • 30min
Defending the Core Protocols
01:16:00 • 23min
The Importance of Natural Frequency and Bitcoin Mining Dynamics
01:39:23 • 10min
The Importance of Unique Proof of Work and Flaws in Proof of Stake
01:49:42 • 4min
Bitcoin Network Security
01:54:00 • 7min
Designing a Long-Lasting System and the Dominance of Bitcoin
02:01:12 • 3min
Exploring the Difference Between Money and Speculation
02:03:57 • 5min
Welcoming Different Actors into the Bitcoin Ecosystem
02:09:10 • 30min
Bitcoin's Ideology: Natural Law vs Human Law
02:39:10 • 11min