Un Podcast Sobre Bitcoin Cómo bitcoin financió la resistencia en Venezuela
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Jan 7, 2026 Discover how Bitcoin emerged as a lifeline for Venezuelans during hyperinflation, allowing them to protect their wealth and facilitate escapes. Learn about María Corina Machado's political struggles and the crucial Bitcoin donations aiding the resistance, compared to treasure hunting. Explore the geopolitical implications of Bitcoin, including its unconfiscatable nature that empowers small nations. Plus, insights on the importance of self-custody wallets like Bitbox, and a thought-provoking metaphor linking Maduro's ousting to an exorcism.
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Bitcoin Funded Venezuelan Resistance
- María Corina Machado used Bitcoin during exile to fund resistance and preserve wealth.
- Ross Stevens and Stone Ridge personally sent Bitcoin donations that kept the movement operational.
Treasure Hunt Metaphor For Persistence
- Ross Stevens used a Mel Fisher treasure-hunt story to frame patient, incremental strategy.
- Alberto Mera ties that metaphor to long-term political and financial persistence.
Projection Of Power Changed The Game
- The US operation in Venezuela displayed raw projection of power that changed geopolitical dynamics.
- Such displays can override diplomatic ties and reassure external actors of capability.
