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Can You Really Trust Bitcoin More Than the Dollar? | Ep. 90 — #90 Shane
Description
Bitcoin might be the best-performing asset of the last 16 years… so why do smart, risk-aware investors still hesitate? In this episode, Shane (a finance expert and self-described risk-averse investor) joins Sat Chats to unpack the fears, misconceptions, and revelations holding people back from stacking sats.
From Ripple regrets and inflation math to the real role of decentralized auditing, we dive into what "safe" investing really means in 2025.
Chapters
00:00 Episode Preview
00:19 Sat Chats Welcome + Sats Giveaway
03:08 Shane's Background and Crypto Experience
07:18 Distinguishing Bitcoin from Other Cryptocurrencies
12:00 The Mechanics of Bitcoin's Blockchain
16:05 The Role of Governments and Bitcoin's Future
21:11 The Value Proposition of Bitcoin vs. Fiat Currency
26:00 Gold, Inflation, and the Future of Wealth
29:14 Gold vs. Bitcoin: A Comparative Analysis
32:00 Investing Strategies: Timing vs. Holding
35:23 Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange
39:26 Bitcoin's Transparency and Investment Potential
44:40 Risk Management in Bitcoin Investments
49:01 The taste and the offer; 45,044 sats or $50 cash?
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Links for today’s Show Notes:
— https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-routon-4706b7136/