
The "What is Money?" Show SoftWAR: Jason Lowery's Thesis Explained with Lucas and Grant of Bitcoin Study Sessions (WiM553)
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Feb 11, 2025 Lucas Maddy, a co-host of "Bitcoin Study Sessions," dives into the fascinating interplay between Bitcoin and power dynamics. He discusses how Bitcoin can redefine national identity and offers a new defensive strategy in warfare. They explore the establishment of self-sufficient 'citadels' and Bitcoin's role in promoting personal sovereignty. The conversation also highlights Bitcoin as a tool for resilience against authoritarianism and its transformative potential against traditional assets. Maddy shares insights on the evolving nature of warfare, emphasizing cybersecurity in today's digital landscape.
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Bitcoin as Soft War
- Historically, war disciplined power hierarchies, but nuclear stalemate prevents this; Bitcoin offers non-kinetic competition.
- It allows power projection in cyberspace without physical conflict, potentially disciplining power structures.
Bitcoin's Electro-Cyberdome
- Proof-of-work, initially an anti-spam measure, protects Bitcoin by requiring real-world energy expenditure for network participation.
- This creates an 'electro-cyberdome,' shielding digital resources and enabling self-defense of financial sovereignty.
Bitcoin and the Second Amendment
- Do not fear Bitcoin being classified under the Second Amendment, as it empowers individuals to defend their resources.
- Bitcoin's decentralized nature makes it resistant to seizure, unlike traditional assets.




