The Bitcoin Standard Podcast 267. The Big Print with Lawrence Lepard
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Apr 1, 2025 Lawrence Lepard, a professional investment fund manager and author of "The Big Print," dives into the complexities of fiat currency and inflation. He critiques the Federal Reserve's monetary policies and makes a compelling case for Bitcoin as a solution to financial instability. Lepard shares his own journey from gold to Bitcoin, addressing the ongoing evolution in understanding Bitcoin's value. He also highlights Tether's role in global finance and the implications for central banks, urging listeners to prioritize financial literacy in an uncertain economic landscape.
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The Big Print's Origin
- Lawrence Lepard, inspired by Saifedean Ammous's book, wrote "The Big Print".
- It aims to explain fiat's failures and Bitcoin's solutions in simpler terms.
Fiat Nightmare
- The Federal Reserve's uncontrolled money printing created a fiat nightmare.
- Lepard's book aims to expose this and inspire support for a Bitcoin standard.
Gold Bug to Bitcoiner
- Both Saifedean Ammous and Lepard initially favored gold over Bitcoin.
- Ammous regrets his delayed Bitcoin adoption, viewing gold as an expensive mistake.
