Bankless Nic Carter | Layer Zero
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Sep 21, 2021 
Nic Carter, a noted writer in the Bitcoin realm and host of On the Brink, dives deep into his crypto beliefs. He discusses the intriguing parallels between Bitcoin and organized religion, framing Bitcoin as a new faith. Nic also shares his thoughts on the vibrant crypto culture in Miami versus the Northeast, reflecting on personal relocation experiences during the pandemic. The conversation explores cypherpunk values, the tension between anonymity and sovereignty, and the evolving identities within the crypto community.
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Nic Carter's "Deal"
- Nic Carter views Bitcoin as instantiating values like unprintable money and strong property rights.
- He aims to understand the fundamental nature of decentralized systems, acting as both enthusiast and skeptic.
Carter's Ethereum Stance
- Nic Carter doesn't primarily identify with the Ethereum community, despite interacting with it.
- He sees himself as adjacent to the Ethereum community, occasionally offering critiques.
Cypherpunk Legacy and Bitcoin
- The cypherpunk movement, focused on digital cash and anonymity, influenced Bitcoin.
- Bitcoin, however, diverged with its imperfect pseudonymity and volatile, non-stable nature.