Aaron van Wirdum

In this engaging discussion, Aaron van Wirdum, author of "The Genesis Book" and editor-in-chief of Bitcoin Magazine, shares insights from over a decade of Bitcoin journalism. He delves into the philosophical roots of Bitcoin, linking it to Hayek's economic ideas and the cypherpunk movement. The conversation also highlights the historical 'crypto wars' and the emergence of 'shitcoins.' With a focus on decentralized money and the changing dynamics of currency, Van Wirdum emphasizes the importance of self-governance and individual autonomy in the financial landscape.

Author Aaron van Wirdum discusses his new book The Genesis Book. Topics include Bitcoin's historical origins, cypherpunk principles, precursor projects like Hashcash and BitGold, demand for privacy tech, and the fusion of economic theory, cypherpunk ideas, and the Extropian community. The podcast explores the potential collaboration between Bitcoin culture and AI for effective acceleration. It emphasizes the importance of understanding Bitcoin's origins and stability, comparing the 'JPEG wars' to block size wars.

Aaron van Wirdum, author of The Genesis Book, explores the technologies and philosophies that led to the creation of Bitcoin. They discuss Hayek and the Austrians, extropians, cryptography and the cypherpunks, libertarians, and precursor tech to Bitcoin.

Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ This is the one hundred fifty-seventh podcast episode from Crypto Voices. Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Matthew interviews Aaron van Wirdum, journalist and editor at Bitcoin Magazine, and author of the upcoming Genesis Book. Contents 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:30 Explaining Bitcoin to others 00:07:12 Hyperbitcoinization 00:10:50 Bitcoin's utility 00:12:41 Physical cash growth 00:22:37 Cash, Bitcoin, CBDCs 00:31:15 European regulation 00:32:50 Bitcoin privacy 00:41:24 Bitcoin Amsterdam 00:43:23 New book! 00:49:02 Closing links Links for more info: https://twitter.com/AaronvanW Nostr: npub1art8cs66ffvnqns5zs5qa9fwlctmusj5lj38j94lv0ulw0j54wjqhpm0w5 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1j7PDr7uTNsJs3CmCmtB0vLjmkKz4GOnQ https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/aaron-van-wirdum Show Sponsor: hodlhodl.com/join/cryptovoices Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, cryptoeconomics & liberty Thanks for watching! https://porkopolis.io https://twitter.com/1basemoney Show content is not investment or financial advice in any way.

Aaron van Wirdum, technical editor at Bitcoin Magazine, joins Finn Brunton, author of "Digital Cash," to explore the fascinating history of digital currencies. They discuss the early motivations behind digital currencies and the influence of Extropian philosophy. The podcast delves into the challenges faced in development, like double-spending, and the significance of public key protocols. Key figures like Hal Finney are highlighted for their critical contributions, alongside a look at how earlier systems like e-cash paved the way for Bitcoin and what sets it apart.