Molly White highlights the flaws of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a currency, inflation hedge, and transactional tool.
White challenges the extreme beliefs of Bitcoin maximalists and emphasizes the importance of trust in society and financial systems.
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Summary of Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
Michael Lewis announces his new book, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, which explores the story of Sam Bankman Fried, the founder of crypto exchange FTX. Lewis takes readers on a journey to understand Bankman Fried's motivations and the implications of his remarkable rise and fall. The book offers an intimate look at the enigmatic tycoon, challenging prevailing narratives and shedding light on the unconventional path that led to FTX's collapse.
Molly White: A Knowledgeable Critic of Cryptocurrency
Molly White, a software engineer and cryptocurrency researcher, shares her insights and skepticism about the crypto industry. White, an activist and consultant in the field, highlights the flaws of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a currency, inflation hedge, and transactional tool. She debunked claims of Bitcoin's anonymity and explained the limitations of its scalability. White also discussed the various narratives surrounding Bitcoin and the responses she receives as a prominent critic.
Trust, Ideology, and the Future of Bitcoin
White delves into the ideological beliefs held by Bitcoin enthusiasts and the role of trust in the crypto ecosystem. She analyzes the narrative shifts around Bitcoin, from its initial promise as a world currency to its portrayal as a hedge against inflation. White also examines the idea of trustlessness in Bitcoin and its implications for the creation of crypto banks. Ultimately, she challenges the extreme beliefs of Bitcoin maximalists and emphasizes the importance of trust in society and financial systems.
If you spend any time reporting on the world of crypto currency and Bitcoin, then you’re going to run across the name Molly White. She’s a software engineer who has been called "the cryptocurrency world's biggest critic." Michael Lewis gets her on the line for a lively conversation about why she spotted hucksterism and fraud early on in crypto's rise.
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