Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

EP #32 Why Cryptocurrency Is Still Relevant in 2023 w/ Bill Barhydt

Mar 9, 2023

Bill Barhydt, founder and CEO of Abra and a seasoned entrepreneur with roots in NASA and Goldman Sachs, dives deep into the world of cryptocurrency. He breaks down the basics of crypto and its relevance today, discussing how it might reshape the banking system. Barhydt also explores the importance of building trust in digital currencies, compares Bitcoin to the early internet, and highlights how platforms like Abra simplify crypto management. Listeners gain insights into the transformative potential of decentralized finance and mobile banking.

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The Advantages of Bitcoin

01:36

The History of the Stablecoin

01:21

Intro

3min

Navigating the Crypto Landscape

13min

Navigating Cryptocurrency and Health Insights

6min

Unpacking Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and DeFi

22min

The Resilience of Ethereum and the Importance of Quality Sleep

3min

Navigating Cryptocurrency: Confidence and Challenges

20min

Empowering Consumers in Cryptocurrency Management

4min

Revolutionizing Financial Access with Cryptocurrency

3min

Bitcoin's Resilience in an Unstable Economy

5min

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Bitcoin's Role in a Deflationary Landscape

10min

11.

Exploring Wealth Distribution and Historical Insights in Cryptocurrency

3min

In this episode, Bill and Peter discuss the basics of crypto, how to get involved in the crypto world, and how the banking system will evolve.

You will learn about:

21:09 | The 101 of Cryptocurrency
50:51 | Building Confidence In A System That Is Fully On The Internet.
1:20:17 | What Will Be The Tipping Point When Crypto Takes Over?

Bill Barhydt is the founder and CEO of Abra, an all-in-one mobile wallet that allows its customers to buy, sell, trade, store, and borrow cryptocurrency. Barhydt is a serial entrepreneur who has worked with NASA, the CIA, and Goldman Sachs.

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