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Murray Rudd

Dr. Murray Rudd is an applied environmental microeconomist and policy researcher. His full attention is now on Bitcoin’s economic, social, technical and environmental impacts and potential.

Bitcoin Mining Earnings and Growth: Strategic Insights from Industry Leaders

Bitcoin Mining Earnings and Growth: Strategic Insights from Industry Leaders

The October 31, 2024 episode of McNallie Money explores the recent performance and strategic maneuvers of key Bitcoin mining companies, highlighting earnings reports, infrastructure investments, and hardware advancements in an evolving, high-stakes market.

Decentralized Money: Bitcoin’s Role in Financial Transformation and Freedom

Decentralized Money: Bitcoin’s Role in Financial Transformation and Freedom

This April 30, 2017 lecture by Andreas Antonopoulos explains the transformative role of Bitcoin in the modern financial landscape, emphasizing its decentralized, trustless nature as a solution to control-dominated financial systems.

Bitcoin’s Transformative Role in Decentralized Finance and Inclusion

Bitcoin’s Transformative Role in Decentralized Finance and Inclusion

The classic conference talk, a September 24, 2016 lecture by Andreas Antonopoulos, provides a deep dive into Bitcoin’s transformative potential, positioning it as more than a digital currency but as a revolutionary platform of decentralized value exchange.

Long-Term Strategies for Buying and Holding Bitcoin

Long-Term Strategies for Buying and Holding Bitcoin

In a March 14, 2023 episode of What Bitcoin Did, Dan Held Dan Held offers essential guidance for new Bitcoin investors, emphasizing the importance of long-term holding strategies, self-custody, and the advantages of Bitcoin over altcoins.

A Beginner’s Essential Guide: Unpacking Bitcoin’s Core Principles

A Beginner’s Essential Guide: Unpacking Bitcoin’s Core Principles

In a March 14, 2023 episode of What Bitcoin Did, Harry Sudock discusses Bitcoin's foundational design principles, emphasizing its role as "better money" that operates without intermediaries, enabling anyone to participate without reliance on third-party control.

Bitcoin as a Time-Safe Asset in a Fiat-Driven Economy

Bitcoin as a Time-Safe Asset in a Fiat-Driven Economy

In a March 13, 2023 episode of What Bitcoin Did, American HODL explores Bitcoin as a revolutionary financial technology that preserves individual economic freedom and time value in ways that fiat currencies cannot.

Strategic Shifts in Bitcoin Mining: From MicroStrategy’s Bold Moves to Russia’s Regulatory Clamps

Strategic Shifts in Bitcoin Mining: From MicroStrategy’s Bold Moves to Russia’s Regulatory Clamps

The October 31, 2024 episode of Sebastian's podcast unpacks significant developments in Bitcoin mining, including Hut 8’s alliance with Anthony Pompliano, and Russia’s recent mining restrictions.