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The Transformation of Value

Cryptographic Sovereignty in an Age of Emergency Rule

Bitcoin culture 26 Apr 2025

Cryptographic Sovereignty in an Age of Emergency Rule

The April 26, 2025 episode of The Transformation of Value features Erik Cason explaining how Bitcoin’s cryptographic consensus overturns state-centric legitimacy. He links emergency-era lockdowns to Carl Schmitt’s sovereign exception, arguing that crisis rhetoric now normalizes rights suspensions.

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Bitcoin Narratives and Innovation in Japan

Japan 02 Feb 2025

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.

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