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BTC255: Bitcoin Is For Everyone w/ Natalie Brunell (Bitcoin Podcast)
Episode 1120
Preston and Natalie discuss her book Bitcoin is for Everyone, a concise, accessible guide to Bitcoin’s relevance in today’s world. They explore Natalie’s personal immigrant story, the financial wake-up call of 2008, and how Bitcoin offers hope amid systemic dysfunction. They also address national vulnerabilities, military planning, and the future of decentralized money.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:04 - How Natalie’s immigrant background shaped her views on money and freedom. 00:08:02 - The 2008 financial crisis as a catalyst for her career and beliefs. 00:00:00 - Why Bitcoin is seen as a corrective to a broken financial system. 00:18:02 - The distinction between true capitalism and socialized losses. 00:23:34 - How to explain Bitcoin’s volatility through systemic flaws. 00:28:09 - Why Bitcoin is for Everyone is a great entry point for Bitcoin beginners. 00:31:56 - How energy use and scarcity are central to Bitcoin’s value. 00:35:50 - Why Bitcoin’s design empowers individuals over institutions. 00:46:49 - The importance of educating future generations on sound money. 00:54:18 - The national security risks tied to financial and industrial offshoring.
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