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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's Role in Bypassing Financial Censorship: Insights from Phoenix Ammunition

Bitcoin's Role in Bypassing Financial Censorship: Insights from Phoenix Ammunition

The October 15, 2024 episode of the Brandon Gentile podcast features Justin Nazaroff of Phoenix Ammunition explaining how decentralized financial systems offer a pathway for politically or socially controversial businesses to bypass centralized control.

Bitcoin: Decentralization as the Antidote to Fiat Corruption

Bitcoin: Decentralization as the Antidote to Fiat Corruption

The October 14, 2024 episode of Bitcoin for Millenials features Arvind Shanmuga Nathan discussing the unique characteristics of Bitcoin that set it apart from both fiat money and alternative blockchains.

The Bitcoin Mining Counter-Revolution: Bitaxe’s Role in Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining

The Bitcoin Mining Counter-Revolution: Bitaxe’s Role in Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining

The October 15, 2024 episode of The Mining Pod features Skot, the lead developer behind Bitaxe, a fully open-source ASIC Bitcoin miner. He discusses Bitaxe's unique position as the first open-source Bitcoin miner, which is aimed at the home mining market.

Strategic Insights on Bitcoin Yield and Institutional Adoption: Michael Saylor’s Perspective

Strategic Insights on Bitcoin Yield and Institutional Adoption: Michael Saylor’s Perspective

The October 15, 2024 episode of the Scarce Assets podcast discussing the strategic framework that underpins institutional adoption of Bitcoin and the importance of creating yield from Bitcoin holdings.

Rising U.S. Debt: What Happens When It Hits 122% of GDP?

Rising U.S. Debt: What Happens When It Hits 122% of GDP?

The October 14, 2024 episode of the David Lin Report featured Phillip Swagel, Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), who discusses the alarming trajectory of U.S. debt, projected to reach 122% of GDP by 2034.

Jack Mallers: Scaling Bitcoin with Strike and the Power of Decentralization

Jack Mallers: Scaling Bitcoin with Strike and the Power of Decentralization

The October 14, 2024 episode of the Money Matters podcast delves into the entrepreneurial journey of Jack Mallers, focusing on his role in scaling Bitcoin through the Lightning Network and the evolution of his company, Strike.

Bitcoin’s Path Forward: Regulatory Uncertainty and Institutional Adoption

Bitcoin’s Path Forward: Regulatory Uncertainty and Institutional Adoption

The October 14, 2024 episode of the Coin Stories features Anthony Scaramucci discussing the regulatory challenges Bitcoin faces due to figures like Gary Gensler and Elizabeth Warren, while also exploring the increasing role of investors like BlackRock and Fidelity.