TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #639: Dollar Collapse and Network States with Balaji Srinivasan
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Jul 14, 2025 
Balaji Srinivasan, an entrepreneur and crypto expert, dives into the impending dollar collapse and the rise of network states. He discusses the digital economy's impacts on traditional industries and America's changing political landscape, emphasizing the role of Bitcoin as a resilient alternative. Balaji also explores the fragmentation of societal unity in the U.S. and how decentralized governance could reshape communities, suggesting innovative models for living and collaboration in a rapidly evolving world.
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Internet and China Disrupt America
- The internet disrupted the revenue and influence of Blue America since early 2000s.
- Simultaneously, China disrupted Red America, polarizing US politics into four factions.
Dollar Inflation as Global Taxation
- Dollar inflation operates as a global taxation system financing American empire.
- This financial power enabled global market dominance and diplomatic influence for the U.S.
Tariffs Harm More Than Help
- Avoid blanket tariffs on raw materials as they raise costs and disrupt supply chains.
- Focus on deregulation to reduce costs and support domestic production instead of protectionism.
