Parker Lewis discusses his new book 'Gradually Then Suddenly' focusing on Bitcoin's fixes for money printing and fiat fragility. They explore the potential for hyperinflation, politics' impact on economics, and his company Zaprite aiming to empower Bitcoin payments.
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insights INSIGHT
Centralized Money Concentrates Wealth
Fiat centralization concentrates wealth because money supply is centralized under the Fed.
Bitcoin decentralizes wealth over time by making money creation impossible and preserving value.
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Money Printing Rewards Asset Owners
When money can be printed, people get money either by producing value or by owning financial assets bought by the Fed.
That skews gains toward wealthy asset owners and away from new or lower-income participants.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Be Skeptical Of Political Bitcoin Support
Don’t cheerlead politicians who claim to support Bitcoin until they demonstrate true understanding.
Focus on defending rights to transact freely rather than seeking political favors for Bitcoin.
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The fragility of fiat and how politics impacts economics
Are we headed toward hyperinflation of the U.S. dollar?
Parker's new company Zaprite
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Bio:
Parker is the Head of Business Development at Zaprite. He was previously in the same position at Unchained. The Duke University graduate is the author of the new book "Gradually, Then Suddenly" available exclusively at https://thesaifhouse.com/?ref=graduallythensuddenly.xyz Follow Parker on X at https://x.com/parkeralewis
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