Bankless Vivek Ramaswamy’s Presidential Platform for Crypto
Nov 16, 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy, a 38-year-old entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate, introduces his groundbreaking pro-crypto platform. He discusses the vital importance of decentralization and the freedom to code, emphasizing how crypto can reshape modern governance. Ramaswamy critiqued regulatory overreach, advocating for personal financial self-reliance and the right to manage one's assets. He draws parallels between the biotech industry and crypto, calling for innovation over bureaucratic resistance. His vision aims to empower individuals in their financial futures.
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Crypto's True Promise
- Crypto's promise is to offer a decentralized opt-out from the current financial system.
- This competition holds the existing system accountable and fosters innovation.
The Broader Threat to Liberty
- The assault on crypto is part of a larger threat to liberty.
- This threat is executed by unelected bureaucrats using backdoor regulations, mirroring censorship in tech and ESG initiatives.
Freedom to Code as Free Speech
- Code is protected speech under the First Amendment.
- The government should target bad actors, not the code itself, similar to the West Virginia vs. EPA ruling.