68: Prince Philip Karađorđević ON: Governments Will Need Bitcoin, Not the Other Way Around

In this episode, you're going to learn why Bitcoin could improve governance models like democracy and monarchy, how private property rights are essential for societal prosperity, why Serbia has unique potential to embrace Bitcoin, how global political changes are influencing Bitcoin's adoption, and what Prince Philip envisions for Bitcoin's role in Serbia's future.

HRH Hereditary Prince Philip Karađorđević of Serbia serves as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at JAN3, a global financial technology company. After a 13-year career in traditional finance, Prince Philip joined JAN3, driven by his belief in Bitcoin’s potential to deliver financial freedom and sovereignty to billions worldwide.

As CSO, Prince Philip advocates for strong individual property rights and financial freedom through Bitcoin, while promoting legal frameworks that enable economic empowerment for the unbanked. A frequent guest speaker at prestigious international conferences, he engages with heads of state, legislators, monarchs, politicians, and C-suite executives.

Prince Philip resides in Belgrade with his wife, HRH Princess Danica, their son, HRH Prince Stefan, and their daughter, HRH Princess Marija.

Timestamps:

[03:00] Why Bitcoin matters for governance  

[04:17] Prince Philip’s Bitcoin origin story  

[06:16] Transitioning from finance to Bitcoin  

[07:10] How Bitcoin gained recognition in Serbia  

[09:49] Family’s reaction to Bitcoin advocacy  

[11:03] Importance of private property rights  

[12:40] Comparing pre and post-war architecture  

[14:18] Monarchy’s historical role in governance  

[16:41] Bitcoin as incorruptible truth  

[17:55] How Bitcoin can improve governance models  

[19:32] Direct democracy and decentralized systems  

[20:28] Technology’s role in improving voting  

[22:04] Bitcoin’s reception among royal families  

[23:44] Why privileged groups struggle to understand Bitcoin  

[25:12] Time preference and monarchy’s sustainability  

[26:25] Lessons from the French Revolution  

[29:08] The impact of post-World War governance  

[30:29] Challenges of fiat systems in Europe  

[32:50] Political dynamics in modern Europe  

[35:03] Bitcoin’s potential in Serbia  

[36:28] Serbia’s tech talent and brain drain