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May 7, 2022
This week features Peter Thiel, a billionaire entrepreneur behind PayPal and Palantir, who dives into the transformative power of Bitcoin. He discusses its origins during the 2008 financial crisis and the fervent support it garners at the Miami conference. Thiel highlights the ideological clash Bitcoin represents against traditional financial systems, while attendees share personal journeys toward financial empowerment through crypto. The conversation touches on the vibrant community dynamics, the role of athletes in Bitcoin adoption, and the myths surrounding this revolutionary currency.
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Wartime Bitcoin
- PJ Vogt attends a Bitcoin Miami panel called "Wartime Bitcoin".
- The panelists discuss a "financial war" waged by banks and the global elite.
Bitcoin Maximalism
- Bitcoin maximalists believe Bitcoin will become the world's primary currency.
- They see Bitcoin as a solution to government control and bank bailouts.
Peter Thiel's Keynote
- Peter Thiel gives a keynote speech at Bitcoin Miami, using cash as a prop.
- He criticizes Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, and Larry Fink for not supporting Bitcoin.