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🪙 “The Bitcoin Pod” — On the day of the “Halving”, we unearthed our best 3 stories that tell the whole Bitcoin.

Apr 19, 2024

Exploring Bitcoin's journey as cash money, global currency, and investment asset over 4 years. Stories on Bitcoin's potential, challenges, and diverse applications. Recent developments in Bitcoin adoption, innovative fundraising in Ukraine, surge in Bitcoin's value, and use cases discussed.

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INSIGHT

Overcoming Barriers to Adoption

Bitcoin faced barriers to becoming a true currency, including trust, acceptance, and volatility.
PayPal's involvement addressed the trust and acceptance issues, potentially stabilizing Bitcoin's price.

ANECDOTE

Bitcoin's Mainstream Moment

PayPal and Venmo started letting users transact with Bitcoin in 2020/2021.
This allowed users to buy, sell, and pay with Bitcoin on platforms like Venmo and in stores.

INSIGHT

The Bitcoin Halving

The "halving" is a key event in Bitcoin's cycle, where the rate of new Bitcoin entering circulation is halved every four years.
This event influences the supply and demand dynamics of Bitcoin.

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