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Bitcoin to Replace U.S. Dollar in '10 Years': CoinDesk Spotlight with Tim Draper

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May 13, 2025
Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper, renowned for his early Bitcoin investments, shares bold predictions about Bitcoin potentially taking over the U.S. dollar in the next decade. He emphasizes the importance of incorporating Bitcoin into company treasuries for stability amidst economic shifts. Draper also discusses the transformative role of AI and its impact on jobs and innovation, while reflecting on influential figures in his life and his hopes for the future. His visionary thoughts extend to genetics, entrepreneurial literature, and the evolving nature of technology.
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ANECDOTE

Confederate Bill Teaches Money Trust

  • Tim Draper shares how his father gave him a Confederate million dollar bill as a child.
  • This taught him early about the devaluation of currency and trust in government money.
INSIGHT

Bitcoin as Trusted Software Money

  • Bitcoin replaces banks and governments as trusted third parties using software.
  • It enables faster, cheaper transactions with less friction than traditional fiat currency.
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Bitcoin to Replace Dollar in 10 Years

  • Bitcoin will likely replace the U.S. dollar in about 10 years.
  • Banks holding both Bitcoin and fiat will ease the transition when trust in fiat declines.
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