Unchained Alex Gladstein on a World Without Bitcoin - Ep.158
Feb 11, 2020
Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and author of "A World Without Bitcoin," delves into a haunting vision of a cashless future dominated by surveillance from governments. He contrasts this grim scenario with the empowering potential of Bitcoin for financial freedom and privacy. Gladstein discusses the benefits of decentralized currencies in oppressive regimes and highlights innovations like the Lightning Network that enhance Bitcoin's usability. His insights challenge listeners to consider the urgent need for alternatives to maintain individual autonomy in a digital age.
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A World Without Bitcoin
- In 2040, two digital currencies, the digital dollar and China's DCEP, dominate a cashless world.
- Governments control citizens through these currencies, eroding financial privacy and enabling surveillance.
A World With Bitcoin
- Bitcoin offers an escape from the dystopia, enabling a parallel economy and digital cash.
- It protects financial privacy, hinders surveillance, and empowers dissent.
Six Priority Areas for Bitcoin Development
- Focus on six key areas: global education, usability, privacy, scaling, liquidity, and minimum ID.
- These areas are crucial for creating a more private and free world with Bitcoin.