The Future of Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and the Blockchain

In this episode, Anthony Pompliano joins Mattimore to discuss the future of Bitcoin and the global financial system.

Broad Topics

• Why has every fiat currency in history eventually gone to zero?
• What does Ray Dalio mean when he says “cash is trash?”
• Comparing Bitcoin to fiat currencies like the US dollar
• Comparing Bitcoin to gold and silver, stocks, and other asset classes
• Comparing Bitcoin to other cryptocurrencies like Libra and Ethereum
• What would it take for a new digital currency to surpass Bitcoin?
• Quantum computing and hacking the blockchain
• The future of national digital currencies
• The future of corporate digital currencies
• What is Bitcoin “backed by?”
• The legacy financial system
• A decentralized financial system

Rapid Fire Questions:

• What platform do you recommend for buying and holding Bitcoin?
• Is it wise to store your bitcoin on a hard drive rather than via a third party?
• What’s your thesis on automation, jobs, and universal basic income?
• What is the single greatest existential threat to civilization right now?
• What advice would you give to a young investor who is just getting started?

Future Scenarios:

• Worst case scenario
• Best case scenario
• Most likely scenario

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