Pierre Rochard is a Bitcoin expert and VP of Research at Riot Platforms, focusing on Bitcoin mining and its economic impact. Co-founder of the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute, he has been a vocal advocate for Bitcoin since 2013. Rochard is known for his influential writings, including the seminal article "Speculative Attack," which explored how Bitcoin could exploit fiat currency weaknesses

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