Bitcoin vs. the State: Roger Huang on Mao, China & the Fight for Financial Freedom

23/04/2025 1h 10min

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Episode Synopsis

Can Bitcoin outmaneuver the state? In this thought-provoking episode, The Web3 Prof sits down with Roger Huang—author of Would Mao Hold Bitcoin?—to unpack the high-stakes geopolitical chess game unfolding around decentralized money.We dive deep into:China's crackdown on Bitcoin and what it reveals about power and controlWhether Mao would suppress or embrace crypto in the digital ageThe global race between CBDCs and open-source networksHow Bitcoin could become a strategic asset—even for authoritarian regimesWhy U.S. regulatory overreach might spark a wave of offshore innovationIf you're curious about the intersection of Bitcoin, state power, privacy, and global competition—this is the episode you can't miss.🎧 Listen now to explore the front lines of financial freedom and digital sovereignty.

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