What Bitcoin Did How Bitcoin Will Destroy the State | Erik Cason & Jesse Posner
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Jun 30, 2025 Erik Cason, author of 'Cryptosovereignty' and co-founder of Vora, teams up with Jesse Posner, a former Coinbase engineer, to explore the transformative power of Bitcoin. They discuss how the modern state has collapsed and argue that Bitcoin could restore sovereignty in the digital age. The duo highlights Bitcoin's role in challenging state surveillance and advancing digital rights while addressing the risks posed by financialization. They also emphasize the need for tools empowering privacy and self-sovereignty, marking this fight as essential for future freedoms.
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Lawyer to Crypto Engineer Journey
- Jesse Posner transitioned from corporate lawyer to Coinbase cryptographer through obsession and learning.
- He built expertise by collaborating closely on cryptography and multi-party computation projects.
State Collapse and Bitcoin's Role
- The modern state has collapsed into a permanent emergency suspended legal order.
- Bitcoin and cryptography are the only tools to reclaim digital age freedom.
Solving Tech Surveillance Dilemma
- People feel trapped using tech giants due to productivity needs despite privacy fears.
- Providing private, user-friendly data and AI tools offers a necessary alternative.
