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Repricing the Global Economy with Bitcoin Layers: Decentralization, Policy Shifts, and Social Transformation

Repricing the Global Economy with Bitcoin Layers: Decentralization, Policy Shifts, and Social Transformation

The December 18, 2024 episode of What Bitcoin Did features Jeff Booth explaining that Bitcoin’s layered architecture, anchored by a decentralized and energy-bound base protocol, could reshape the global economic landscape.

Decentralizing Power: Bitcoin Mining and Africa’s Rural Energy Future

Decentralizing Power: Bitcoin Mining and Africa’s Rural Energy Future

The June 23, 2023 episode of What Bitcoin Did features Erik Hersman and Marshall Long discussing the role of Bitcoin mining in accelerating rural electrification across Africa.

Bitcoin’s Role in African Economic Sovereignty

Bitcoin’s Role in African Economic Sovereignty

The December 13, 2023 episode of What Bitcoin Did features Femi Longe exploring Bitcoin’s potential to address systemic financial barriers in Africa, highlighting the unique challenges African nations face within global economic systems.

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.

Safeguarding Freedom and Economic Stability: RFK Jr. on Media, Debt, and Bitcoin

Safeguarding Freedom and Economic Stability: RFK Jr. on Media, Debt, and Bitcoin

The November 27, 2023 episode of What Bitcoin Did features an interview with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delving into critical issues facing America today, touching on themes like media manipulation, political polarization, and the U.S. national debt.

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.