Hubertus Hofkirchner
Austrian-school economist and entrepreneur, founder of the BitCredit Protocol; former banker and telecom CEO working on Bitcoin-based credit solutions such as e-bills, wildcat mints, and non-custodial e-cash.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 1h 9min
Bitcoin's True Potential: Why It's Not Money Yet!
In this chat, Hubertus Hofkirchner, an Austrian-school economist and BitCredit Protocol founder, delves into Bitcoin's potential as an economic asset. He discusses the lack of a credit layer critically needed for Bitcoin to function as true money. Highlighting the importance of flexibility in monetary systems, he introduces concepts like e-bills and wildcat mints for decentralized credit. Hubertus also critiques the role of banks in money issuance, emphasizing the need for innovative, non-custodial e-cash solutions in the evolving Bitcoin-based economy.
Jul 4, 2025 • 1h 35min
Bills Of Exchange Built On Bitcoin. @HubertusVIE # 550
Hubertus Hofkirchner, a Bitcoin entrepreneur and founder of BitCredit, joins the conversation to explore transformative ideas for global trade using Bitcoin. He discusses the challenges of the fiat system and the innovative solutions like bills of exchange that Bitcoin can offer. With insights from his banking background, Hubertus emphasizes the importance of integrating elasticity into Bitcoin for frictionless transactions. The dialogue also touches on the historical evolution of financial instruments and the critical need for decentralized economic models in today’s world.
Jan 17, 2025 • 1h 17min
Traue keinem Staat: Make Bitcoin Cypherpunk Again - Hubertus Hofkirchner
Hubertus Hofkirchner ist Ökonom und Unternehmer mit tiefen Einblicken in Bitcoin und die österreichische Schule der Ökonomie. Er diskutiert die Notwendigkeit eines Kreditgeldsystems zur Rückkehr zu den Cypherpunk-Wurzeln von Bitcoin. Herausforderungen des Fiat-Systems und die Risiken von Tether werden beleuchtet. Hofkirchner erklärt, wie Bitcoin als Wertspeicher funktioniert und innovative Ansätze zur Vergabe von Krediten in Bitcoin für ländliche Unternehmen darstellt. Die Entwicklung neuer Layer im Bitcoin-Ökosystem wird ebenfalls thematisiert.
