Allen Farrington

In this episode, Allen Farrington, an expert in Bitcoin finance and philosophy, dives into the intricate world of BTC treasuries and stablecoins. He discusses the MNAV trade's potential to trigger the next bear market, highlighting its implications for market leverage. Allen also explores Bitcoin's compatibility with Islamic finance principles, while sharing insights on how AI is impacting productivity and communication in the crypto space. Their conversation is both engaging and enlightening, painting a vivid picture of Bitcoin's evolving landscape.

In this discussion, Allen Farrington, an author and critical thinker, dives deep into the flaws of traditional economic theories and their application to Bitcoin. He explores the metaphor of Mixed Martial Arts to critique outdated financial concepts like the Efficient Market Hypothesis. Farrington challenges the validity of GDP as an economic measure and promotes a bottom-up approach to capitalism that prioritizes human values. He also highlights Bitcoin's potential to reshape financial systems and argues for a reevaluation of ownership and value in modern economics.

Allen Farrington, author of 'Bitcoin Is Venice' and founder of Axiom BTC Capital, dives deep into the contentious debate between Saifedean and Saylor about borrowing against Bitcoin. He discusses the risks of stablecoins compared to traditional bank accounts and their role in expanding fiat currencies. Allen highlights critical technical risks in crypto and examines institutional involvement, including BNY Mellon's custody services. Lastly, he touches on free speech technologies like Nostr, and their implications for Bitcoin's future.

In this engaging discussion, Allen Farrington, co-founder of Axiom Capital and a philosopher, dives deep into the world of Bitcoin and Austrian Economics. He critiques mainstream financial theories and examines inflation's impact on our economy. Farrington argues for Bitcoin's superiority over gold, owing to its decentralized nature and efficiency. The conversation also touches on the rise of decentralized currencies amid societal disillusionment, revealing Bitcoin's role as a resilient alternative in today's volatile financial landscape.

"Bitcoin is Venice" co-authors, Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers, discuss the power of prices, subjective vs objective, social morality and technology, and whether Bitcoin can reduce violence.

Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers, co-authors of the book 'Bitcoin is Venice', discuss the nature of capital and capitalism in this podcast. They explore the similarities between MMA and Bitcoin, the concept of capital and why Bitcoin levels the playing field.

Dhruv Bansal, Ryan Gentry, and Allen Farrington discuss decentralizing the internet with Bitcoin. Topics include layer zero and layer one, lightning network efficiency, potential use cases, AI interaction with Bitcoin, Ethereum's priorities, and future of Bitcoin's impact.

Allen Farrington, writer and co-founder of Axiom, dives deep into the pitfalls of fiat money and its impact on modern capitalism. He discusses the misallocation of capital and its societal consequences, highlighting the allure of Bitcoin as a remedy for economic sovereignty. Farrington critiques the managed decline driven by government policies and advocates for a Bitcoin standard as a transformative force in financial systems. He emphasizes the need for personal responsibility in finance and suggests that Bitcoin could pave the way for a more equitable economic future.

Bitcoin authors Eric Yakes and Allen Farrington discuss Bitcoin venture investing, Lightning Network, Bitcoin as collateral, and large institutions custodying Bitcoin. They also touch on the Euro-Cup, Trump speaking at a Bitcoin Conference, and upcoming Bitcoin events like the Pacific Bitcoin festival and Pleb Party Nashville.

Guests Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers discuss the relationship between money and culture, the effects of Bitcoin on culture and ethics, and how the Bitcoin standard changes humanity's primary incentive structure. They explore topics such as the nature of capital, Keynesian economics, labor theory of value, and the subjective nature of assets. The discussion also touches on the importance of self-custody for owning Bitcoin and the potential impact of Bitcoin on culture and ethics.