Listen "128 - Jordan Bush on Why Christians Should Care About Bitcoin"
Episode Synopsis
Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisThank God for Bitcoin - https://tgfb.com/SummaryIn this episode, Chase Davis interviews Jordan Bush about the topic of Bitcoin. They discuss the background of money production, the role of central banks and fiat currency, and the introduction of Bitcoin as a decentralized digital currency. They also explore the concept of Bitcoin mining and how it relates to the creation of new Bitcoin. This conversation explores various aspects of Bitcoin, including its open-source nature, governing rules, and differentiation from other cryptocurrencies. It also discusses the durability of Bitcoin in crisis situations and its potential as a tool for mitigating threat models. The conversation delves into the cost of mining Bitcoin, finding cheap energy sources, and the role of Bitcoin in fixing the energy industry. It emphasizes Bitcoin as a long-term savings strategy and provides insights into where to buy Bitcoin. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Bitcoin and taxes.TakeawaysThe ethics of money production have a significant impact on individuals and societies.Central banks and fiat currency allow governments to manipulate the dynamics of sowing and reaping in the economy.Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that operates outside the control of central banks.Bitcoin mining involves the use of dedicated computers to solve complex mathematical problems and earn new Bitcoin. Bitcoin is an open-source project that operates on a set of governing rules and parameters.Bitcoin differentiates itself from other cryptocurrencies by its decentralized nature and resistance to large-scale changes.Bitcoin can serve as a durable resource in crisis situations, but its usability depends on the availability of the internet and power supply.Bitcoin can be a tool for mitigating threat models, such as debanking and censorship.Mining Bitcoin requires finding cheap energy sources, and the cost of entry varies depending on the type of mining equipment.Bitcoin can be purchased as a long-term savings strategy, and it is advisable to buy small amounts regularly rather than attempting to swing trade.Bitcoin can be bought from platforms that specialize in Bitcoin transactions.Bitcoin is taxed when it is sold, and accepting Bitcoin as payment can be a way to accumulate it without triggering immediate tax liabilities.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background09:37 The Ethics of Money Production32:12 Central Banks and Fiat Currency35:58 Introduction to Bitcoin40:39 Bitcoin Mining42:44 Introduction to Bitcoin and its Open Source Nature44:09 Bitcoin's Governing Rules and Parameters46:19 Differentiating Bitcoin from Other Cryptocurrencies47:40 Currencies vs. Stocks and the Desirability of Bitcoin50:09 The Durability of Bitcoin in Crisis Situations51:08 Bitcoin as a Tool for Mitigating Threat Models52:39 Bitcoin and the Control of Central Banks56:06 Bitcoin as a Solution for Debanking57:19 Mining Bitcoin and the Cost of Entry59:03 Different Types of Bitcoin Miners01:00:01 Bitcoin's Role in Fixing the Energy Industry01:03:15 The Cost of Mining Bitcoin and Finding Cheap Energy Sources01:06:18 Bitcoin as a Long-Term Savings Strategy01:07:00 Where to Buy BitcoinSupport the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/
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