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Research and commentary on Bitcoin adoption, payment use, institutional uptake, and the conditions shaping long-term growth
The August 30, 2024 What is Money broadcast features a discussion between Robert Breedlove and Giovanni Santostasi, focusing on the concept of power laws and their application to Bitcoin’s growth trajectory.
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The August 28, 2024 What Bitcoin Did podcast featured Troy Cross in a conversation about demographics, political affiliations, and the perceived trustworthiness and utility of Bitcoin among different population segments.
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On the August 29, 2024 Bitcoin Fundamentals episode, Preston Pysh talked with Obi Nwosu and Renata Rodrigues about how Fedimints leverage Bitcoin technology to provide decentralized, community-managed financial systems.
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In an August 16, 2024 Bitcoin Source episode "From Venezuelan Economic Turmoil to Bitcoin Believer" features an in-depth conversation with Analys Rodriquez, a Venezuelan native who navigated her way through the country's economic collapse and became a staunch advocate of Bitcoin.
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Full article summary: Bolt, W., Van Oordt, M.R.C., 2020. On the value of virtual currencies. Journal of Money, Credit and Banking 52, 835-862.
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Full article summary: Ammous, S., 2018. Can cryptocurrencies fulfil the functions of money? The Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance 70, 38-51.
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The August 9, 2024 discussion with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo on the What Bitcoin Did podcast examined the role of Bitcoin and stablecoins as tools for financial autonomy during Venezuela’s economic collapse and hyperinflation.
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In an August 6, 2024 podcast on Bitcoin for Millennials, Will Reeves, CEO of Fold, explores Bitcoin's potential to hedge against inflation, improve financial literacy, and integrate with traditional financial systems.
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In this August 4, 2024 Transformation of Value podcast, Simon Collins discusses the innovative approach of Lightning Pay in New Zealand, the strategic expansion of Stacker Bitcoin mining operations into Latin America, and the development of a taxonomy for understanding Bitcoin adoption.
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In a July 25, 2024 the What Bitcoin Did podcast hosted by Peter McCormack, interviewed Rob Hamilton. explores the critical juncture at which Bitcoin finds itself as it increasingly integrates with traditional financial systems.
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The July 23, 2024 Progessive Bitcoiner podcast with Becca Bratcher covered her book "21 Women in Bitcoin." The conversation highlights the contributions of women to the Bitcoin space, addresses common misconceptions, and emphasizes Bitcoin's potential for financial empowerment and inclusion.
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In a July 23, 2024 podcast hosted on What Bitcoin Did, Christian Keroles discusses the various challenges and opportunities within the Bitcoin ecosystem, focusing on the different stages of Bitcoin adoption and the significant events that have shaped its journey.
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