In this episode of Coin Stories, host Natalie interviews Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike, about Bitcoin, Ripple, and the future of money. Mallers argues for a Bitcoin strategic reserve, contrasting it with Ripple's corporate lobbying, which he sees as detrimental to the public good. He explains why Bitcoin is unique as a monetary unit due to its fixed supply and resistance to debasement, emphasizing that it represents stored time and energy. The conversation explores the role of regulation in the crypto space, the nature of altcoins as arbitrage opportunities, and the potential for Bitcoin to fix the world's financial problems by promoting individual sovereignty and reducing speculation. Mallers shares his bullish outlook on Bitcoin, predicting significant price increases and advocating for open-source technologies to counter corporate and governmental control. He also touches on Strike's focus on Bitcoin financial services and the importance of adopting Bitcoin out of necessity.
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