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The "What is Money?" Show

Bitcoin: The First and Last Engineered Money w/ CJ Konstantinos (WiM570)

Apr 12, 2025
CJ Konstantinos, a Bitcoin analyst and strategist known for his insights on Bitcoin's economic properties, dives deep into the transformative power of Bitcoin. He discusses Bitcoin's engineered nature as a solution to the flaws in fiat currencies, emphasizing its digital scarcity. The analysis extends to Bitcoin's evolution from a commodity to a recognized monetary asset, the risks of traditional finance, and the potential for Bitcoin to foster self-sovereign communities. Konstantinos also explores how Bitcoin can challenge national debt and drive financial independence.
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Quick takeaways

  • Bitcoin is emerging as a stable asset and pristine collateral, distancing users from the instability of fiat currency.
  • The unsustainable nature of debt-based fiat currency erodes purchasing power, showcasing the necessity for a reliable alternative like Bitcoin.

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Bitcoin as Pristine Collateral

Bitcoin's potential is highlighted as it evolves from being viewed merely as digital gold to being recognized as pristine collateral. This transformation enables a new internet economy where Bitcoin is not only a stable asset but also offers free market interest rates. The capacity of Bitcoin to be utilized as secure collateral elevates its role in financial transactions and public trust, allowing individuals and institutions to distance themselves from traditional fiat currency's inherent instability and control mechanisms.

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