Unchained

Alex Gladstein of the Human Rights Foundation on the 3 Reasons Bitcoin Matters - Ep.125

Jun 25, 2019
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Alex Gladstein
In this conversation, Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation, shares insights on why Bitcoin is a game-changer for human rights. He highlights its censorship-resistant features, potential to empower activists, and its role in fostering financial privacy. Gladstein discusses the implications of Facebook's Libra project on cryptocurrency adoption and sheds light on Bitcoin's transformative impact in oppressive regimes like North Korea, emphasizing its ability to provide economic opportunities for marginalized citizens.
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ANECDOTE

Cash for Privacy

  • Hong Kong protesters used cash to avoid government surveillance through transit cards.
  • This shows how payment methods can be linked to civil liberties.
INSIGHT

Bitcoin's Key Features

  • Bitcoin's deflationary, censorship-resistant, and permissionless nature makes it a powerful financial tool.
  • These features are crucial for human rights.
INSIGHT

Libra's Potential and Concerns

  • While Libra lacks Bitcoin's decentralization and censorship resistance, its potential for fast, borderless payments can onboard millions to non-state-provided money.
  • However, its privacy aspects raise concerns regarding potential surveillance.
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