In this episode of The Bitcoin Reserve Podcast, the team engages in a deep conversation with Erik Cason, a passionate advocate for Bitcoin. The discussion revolves around the transformative potential of Bitcoin, its implications for global economies, and the ethical considerations surrounding the current financial system. Erik provides a unique American perspective, emphasizing the importance of self-sovereignty and the role of Bitcoin in achieving it. Erik and the Bitcoin Reserve team discuss: - The origins of cryptography and how this relates to bitcoin - The potential of bitcoin to transform global economies. - Ethical implications of the current financial system. - The importance of self-sovereignty in the context of Bitcoin. - The dangers of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). - The impact of bitcoin on regions like Africa. - The legacy and future of bitcoin adoption. - The importance of self-custody in the bitcoin ecosystem. - Erik's upcoming book and his philosophical approach to bitcoin. Erik's on X - https://twitter.com/Erikcason Erik on Nostr - npub1ljsr8zk9gp3qtlu56cmv5t9tul2g8s8yky2w0f8jdkv3sdne4lhshljtwg Erik's website - https://cryptosovereignty.org/ Erik's new book - https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/products/cryptosovereignty Bitcoin Reserve on X - https://twitter.com/BTCReserveHQ Bitcoin Reserve on Nostr - npub1et8205xq54alghgq7n2n7tskwqptwkya8le20w09kketgvrh32dsl7mrat