Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 9. Daz Bea, Seb Bunney, Dan & Josh discuss the misconceptions and FUD surrounding Bitcoin
Full Bitcoin Basics Series here
Watch video of this chat on YouTube here
WE COVER:
- Will the government ban Bitcoin?
- Does Bitcoin have intrinsic value?
- Does Bitcoin waste energy?
- Will another cryptocurrency supplant Bitcoin?
- Is Bitcoin better than stuffing cash in someone's bra?
- Is Bitcoin too Volatile?
- Is Bitcoin a Ponzi?
RESOURCE PICKS:
- Daz & Seb’s new book B is for Bitcoin: The Essential Guide to All Things Bitcoin does and EXCELLENT job covering Bitcoin technicalities (https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Essential-Guide-All-Things/dp/B0C1JDKS7Q)
- Josh’s Pick: 7 Misconceptions about Bitcoin by Lyn Alden (https://www.lynalden.com/misconceptions-about-bitcoin/)
- Daz’s Pick: Debunking All The Bitcoin Misconceptions One by One
- Seb’s Pick: Saylor Series on What is Money Show (Robert Breedlove)
- Dan’s Pick: Addressing the Ponzi Scheme Characterization by Lyn Alden
- Extra Pick: Bitcoin: Fee-Based Security Modeling by Lyn Alden
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