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Basics_03: What Constitutes Good Money?

Feb 11 2023 • 1hr 32m

Show Notes

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 3. In this episode we examine what constitutes good money, examining monetary history with an eye on what produces the ultimate money–Bitcoin. We draw a contrast between hyperinflated and sound money, as well as unpack what monetary tools are most prone to work in the digital age. Josh & Dan are joined throughout this series by Seb Bunney and DazBea of Looking Glass Education.
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FULL BITCOIN BASICS SERIES HERE
WE COVER:
The characteristics of good & bad money
Weimar and Zimbabwe hyperinflation
Gresham's Law
Thier’s Law
Game theory
Path dependence

WANT MORE? HERE ARE FURTHER RESOURCES REGARDING THIS TOPIC:
Daz’s pick —  Swan Signal w/ Leopard and Foss
Seb’s pick —  Ethics of Money Production (Jorg Guido)
Josh’s pick — The Sovereign Individual (Reese-Mogg/Davidson)
Dan’s pick —  7th Property (Erick Yakes) 

ITEMS MENTIONED:
Looking Glass Education 
Blue Collar Bitcoin Resources Page (includes ColdCard guides)
Seb Bunney website/newsletter — The Qi of Self-Sovereignty
“When Money Dies” by Adam Fergusson
Their’s Law
The Sovereign Individual

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@hodlyimpressionable
50,000 sats
Feb 25 2023
love these, yall are great
@dputts
500 sats
Feb 12 2023
loved this episode. Took notes of talking points for my adventures in Orange pilling. 🙏😁
@trombodl
100 sats
Feb 12 2023
Great chat, but my friend said Bitcoin is too volatile and the government is going to ban it or something. I'll stick with cuckbucks.
@mobtcdyck
100 sats
Feb 13 2023
Canadians seem to punch above their belt in the BTC community. Any opinions about why that is?
@user2330279872695080
100 sats
Feb 14 2023
another great one! really helps break down complicated ideas for newbs to help orangepill friends and family.