NEXT with TIGER 21 Perianne Boring: Transforming Tomorrow’s Financial System with Blockchain
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Jul 10, 2024 
Perianne Boring, founder and CEO of the Digital Chamber, champions blockchain's role in reshaping finance. She delves into her journey in the Bitcoin ecosystem, emphasizing its historical performance as an asset. The discussion touches on the economic disparities driving her work and the crucial role of policy advocacy. Perianne also addresses Bitcoin's potential for freedom and ownership, the importance of mentorship, and how blockchain can combat AI misinformation, all while stressing the need for effective regulatory frameworks and gender equity in crypto.
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Perianne's Early Bitcoin Journey
- Perianne Boring entered the Bitcoin ecosystem very early, starting to study it in 2011 and working in the space by 2013.
- She transitioned from Capitol Hill to journalism to cover Bitcoin, witnessing its early growth firsthand.
Bitcoin's 2013 Breakout Year
- Bitcoin's breakout year was 2013, rising from about $13 to $1300, gaining international headlines.
- The Cyprus bailout crisis highlighted real-world use as citizens bought Bitcoin amid economic uncertainty.
Bitcoin as Digital Freedom Technology
- Bitcoin provides digital scarcity and property rights by enabling peer-to-peer value transfers without third parties.
- It represents a technological foundation for freedom of speech, assembly, and property rights in the digital age.