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POOR PEOPLE Will Skip This Video - Crypto For Beginners | Raj Gokal Of Solana | TRS 465

Dec 10, 2024
Raj Gokal, co-founder of Solana and blockchain enthusiast, shares insights into the evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies. They discuss the rise of Bitcoin and Ethereum, emphasizing how digital currencies challenge traditional banking. Gokal highlights the difference between centralized and decentralized systems, advocating for the latter to enhance transparency. The conversation dives into cryptocurrency ownership complexities, proof-of-stake governance, and the transformative potential of decentralized applications in reshaping global commerce.
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Crypto as Software

  • Cryptocurrencies are open-source software, allowing code auditing and verification of claims (e.g., Bitcoin's 21 million limit).
  • They are permissionless and distributed, running on multiple computers for resilience.
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Centralization vs. Decentralization

  • Centralized systems like banks give control to a single entity, creating potential points of failure.
  • Decentralized systems distribute control, making them more resistant to manipulation or failure.
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Decentralization and Power Dynamics

  • Decentralized systems offer a digital space independent of state control, mirroring the historical frontier concept.
  • This allows communities to organize around shared ideologies without geographical limitations.
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