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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 and Financial Evolution in India’s Digital Landscape

Bitcoin and Financial Evolution in India’s Digital Landscape

The December 15, 2023 episode of The Transformation of Value podcast features Palash discussing Bitcoin’s potential in India, highlighting regulatory ambiguity, cultural preferences, and the rapid rise of digital payments.

Bitcoin and the First Amendment: A Perspective on Free Speech and Financial Independence

Bitcoin and the First Amendment: A Perspective on Free Speech and Financial Independence

The September 26, 2024 episode of the THE Bitcoin Podcast features Ross Stevens aruing that Bitcoin represents a form of protected speech under the First Amendment, rooted in its communicative, decentralized structure and ideological opposition to government-controlled finance.

Bitcoin as a Tool for Financial Freedom and Economic Stability

Bitcoin as a Tool for Financial Freedom and Economic Stability

The September 23, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin for Millenials podcast features Bitcoin OG Dave Bradley, who explores Bitcoin's evolution from a speculative asset to a potential cornerstone of financial autonomy.

Privacy-Driven Bitcoin Tools in a Centralized Landscape

Privacy-Driven Bitcoin Tools in a Centralized Landscape

The September 30, 2024 episode of the Ungovernable Misfits podcast features SeedSigner discussing his approach to DIY Bitcoin hardware emphasizes privacy, accessibility, and self-custody, aiming to counter mainstream pressures that often sideline privacy-oriented tools.

Bitcoin as a Long-Term Savings Tool

Bitcoin as a Long-Term Savings Tool

The September 28, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin Source podcast features Till Musshoff exploring Bitcoin as a secure savings mechanism rather than a speculative asset.

Inflation, Inequality, and Bitcoin’s Regulatory Future

Inflation, Inequality, and Bitcoin’s Regulatory Future

The June 27, 2022 episode of What Bitcoin Did features Avik Roy discussing the socioeconomic impacts of inflation, particularly for lower-income groups, and explores the Lummis-Gillibrand bill's potential to provide Bitcoin regulatory clarity.

Bitcoin as Modern Money: A Resilient Alternative to Fiat Currency

Bitcoin as Modern Money: A Resilient Alternative to Fiat Currency

The August 30, 2023 episode of What Bitcoin Did features Lyn Alden, in the first of a multipart series, discussing the historical evolution of money, comparing commodity and credit theories to contextualize Bitcoin’s role as a decentralized asset with scarcity-driven value.