Robin takes us on a mind-expanding journey from dismissing Bitcoin as a "scam" to recognizing it as the ultimate freedom technology. In this wide-ranging conversation, discover why Bitcoin isn't just about price - it's about breaking the network effect of failing fiat currencies and empowering individuals globally.
In this episode, we explore:
Key timestamps:00:00:57 - Robin's reaction to Bitcoin hitting $100K00:02:51 - Bitcoin maximalism vs. free market maximalism00:04:38 - Bitcoin as daily currency: How Europeans are paying rent with Bitcoin00:06:54 - The three phases of sound money adoption (we're still in phase one!)00:09:58 - Why fiat currencies persist despite being "really shitty"00:11:55 - The 15-year perspective: From zero to nation-state adoption00:13:47 - Robin's journey from dismissing Bitcoin as a "scam" to all-in believer00:17:26 - The weekend that changed everything: From $100 to all-in00:19:20 - What we should focus on beyond price: The freedom technology angle00:22:34 - How Bitcoin creates leverage in hostage situations (yes, really!)00:24:53 - Devil's advocate: Does Bitcoin need regulation?00:28:25 - China's failed attempts to ban Bitcoin: Why resistance is futile00:31:58 - What happens if we lose all Bitcoin? The infinitely divisible solution00:34:40 - Why cloning Bitcoin doesn't work: The miracle of digital scarcity00:39:42 - Bitcoin products: From buying to self-custody to spending00:43:27 - Final thoughts: Stack sats and hold on for the bumpy ride
Whether you're a Bitcoin veteran or just Bitcoin-curious, this episode offers fresh perspectives on why Bitcoin isn't just another investment - it's an inevitable revolution in how humanity stores and transfers value.