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#547: Balaji Srinivasan — Centralized China vs Decentralized World, The DeFi Matrix, Ascending vs Descending Trends, Bitcoin Mining as Energy Storage, Reputational Civil War, and Maximalism vs. Optimalism

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Nov 16, 2021
Balaji S. Srinivasan is an angel investor, entrepreneur, and former CTO of Coinbase, known for his insights in tech and finance. In this conversation, he dives into the centralization of power in China versus decentralization worldwide. He discusses the dynamics of Bitcoin mining as energy storage, contrasts the regulatory landscapes of India and China for cryptocurrency, and delves into the concept of reputational civil wars. Balaji also reflects on the evolving governance models and implications of decentralized finance for the future.
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ANECDOTE

Afghanistan Withdrawal

  • Balaji predicted COVID-19 was a military defeat for the U.S.
  • The U.S. military's withdrawal from Afghanistan further suggests declining state capacity.
INSIGHT

China's Crypto Crackdown

  • China's crackdown on cryptocurrency may scatter entrepreneurs to places like Singapore.
  • This could impact the development of technology and cryptocurrency within China.
INSIGHT

China's Bitcoin Mining Ban

  • China banned Bitcoin mining, causing a significant drop in the Bitcoin network's hashrate.
  • This drop temporarily slowed transactions but also highlighted the network's resilience.
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