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Murray Rudd

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 Evolution: History, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

Bitcoin Evolution: History, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

In the February 2, 2025 episode of the Rajat Soni Podcast, Pete Rizzo details his experiences from Bitcoin’s early days to its current challenges, highlighting historical turning points and emerging issues that will shape Bitcoin’s future.

Bitcoin’s Engineering and Energy Integration Impact

Bitcoin’s Engineering and Energy Integration Impact

In the February 2, 2025 episode of the Robin Seyr Podcast with Nick Bowick reveals how Bitcoin’s self-correcting engineering and integration with renewable energy can disrupt fiat systems while creating new economic opportunities.

Accounting Shifts and Strategic Outlook for Bitcoin

Accounting Shifts and Strategic Outlook for Bitcoin

The January 15, 2024 episode of The Transformation of Value featuring Kishin Kato offers deep insights into Bitcoin in Japan, highlighting unique cultural narratives, regulatory challenges, and emerging technological innovations that shape its future.

Bitcoin Narratives and Innovation in Japan

Bitcoin Narratives and Innovation in Japan

The January 15, 2024 episode of The Transformation of Value featuring Kishin Kato offers deep insights into Bitcoin in Japan, highlighting unique cultural narratives, regulatory challenges, and emerging technological innovations that shape its future.

Bitcoin Supply Shock: Policy and Economic Implications

Bitcoin Supply Shock: Policy and Economic Implications

In the January 23, 2025 episode of the Robin Seyr podcast, Murray Rudd outlines how a contraction in Bitcoin’s liquid supply may lead to a dramatic supply shock, while highlighting opportunities in renewable energy integration and state financial innovation.

Economic Thought Evolution and Policy Implications

Economic Thought Evolution and Policy Implications

The January 23, 2025 episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast featuring Jennifer Burns explores the evolution of economic thought—from classical theories and the marginal revolution to contemporary debates over government intervention and market freedom.

Navigating Financial Innovation in the Bitcoin Era

Navigating Financial Innovation in the Bitcoin Era

On January 31, 2025, What Bitcoin Did featured Jeff Walton discussing how MicroStrategy’s innovative use of ATM equity, convertible debt, and preferred stock is reshaping corporate balance sheets amid a prolonged Bitcoin scarcity.