Chris Kuiper is Director of Research for Fidelity Digital Assets, where he oversees a team that is responsible for the research creation process, working closely with sales and marketing to provide leading education and resources to clients.

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🕑 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin Revisited

02:54 - Bitcoin as a Technological Breakthrough

06:05 - Understanding Bitcoin's Value Proposition

09:00 - The Challenge of Perception and Adoption

11:57 - First Mover Advantage in Bitcoin

14:57 - The Role of Network Effects

17:49 - Resistance to Bitcoin and Regulatory Challenges

20:48 - Historical Context of Technological Disruption

24:13 - The Future of Bitcoin Adoption

26:49 - Comparing Bitcoin to Gold

30:13 - Valuation and Market Comparisons

32:34 - The Evolution of Asset Classes

37:15 - The Misunderstood Nature of Money

42:22 - Bitcoin's Adoption Journey

45:59 - Technological Adoption and Price Dynamics

51:26 - Bitcoin as a Risk Asset

55:46 - Geopolitical Factors and Bitcoin's Appeal

57:30 - Looking Ahead: The Future of Bitcoin