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Thank God for Bitcoin

Pierre Rochard: Austrian Economics, Bitcoin Mining, and His Journey to Christianity

Feb 19, 2025
01:46:00

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:07 Journey into Austrian Economics and Bitcoin
03:35 Initial Skepticism and Understanding Bitcoin
14:20 The Transition from Interest to Involvement
18:44 Building and Contributing to Bitcoin Projects
22:08 Role at Riot Platforms and Bitcoin Mining
26:24 Impact of Bitcoin Mining on the Texas Grid
32:53 Government Relations and Legal Challenges
35:58 Future of Bitcoin Mining and Profitability
36:13 The Impact of Public Capital Markets on Bitcoin Mining
39:35 Monetizing Bitcoin Volatility through Convertible Bonds
42:45 Risks and Responsibilities in Bitcoin Custody
45:27 Mining Centralization: A Double-Edged Sword
57:19 Diminishing Marginal Returns and Bitcoin Adoption
01:14:53 Pierre's Faith Journey and Its Influence
01:16:31 Exploring Early Influences and Spiritual Awakening
01:21:51 The Journey to Christianity and Personal Revelations
01:27:00 Interfaith Dynamics and Family Perspectives
01:36:26 The Nature of Sin and Forgiveness
01:41:21 Historical Context of Christianity and Modern Challenges

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