We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network BTC023: Bitcoin's International Impact w/ Alex Gladstein (Bitcoin Podcast)
Apr 28, 2021
Join Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, as he dives into Bitcoin's transformative power in oppressive regimes. He shares how cryptocurrency can empower marginalized communities, specifically in areas like Venezuela and Turkey. The conversation covers Bitcoin's unique advantages over alternative cryptos, the Lightning Network’s role in accessibility, and the impact of banning Bitcoin in authoritarian countries. Gladstein emphasizes Bitcoin's potential to foster financial freedom and human rights, making it a beacon of hope in challenging times.
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Congo's Exploitation
- A young man from Congo told Alex Gladstein about the country's history of exploitation, from rubber and uranium to coltan.
- Despite vast mineral wealth, the Congolese people have endured colonialism, dictatorships, and hyperinflation.
Bitcoin as Hope
- Bitcoin offers property rights to people in Congo, empowering them against exploitation.
- It allows them to store value securely and control their finances with a mobile phone.
Gladstein's Background
- Alex Gladstein's experience with the Iraq War and his studies in international relations shaped his perspective on freedom.
- Working at the Human Rights Foundation exposed him to global authoritarianism and the power of technology.