BTC235: Jack Mallers on XXI (21) and Strike Borrowing and Lending (Bitcoin Podcast)

In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, Preston Pysh interviews Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike and founder of Twenty One, about macroeconomics, Bitcoin's role in the current monetary system, and the specifics of his new company, Twenty One, which aims to provide a publicly traded equity for investing in Bitcoin. Mallers explains his view of the unraveling post-World War II monetary order, the unsustainability of the U.S. trade deficit, and Bitcoin as a solution for storing and exchanging wealth. The conversation further explores Twenty One's KPIs, Bitcoin per share, and Bitcoin return rate, as well as Strike's new borrowing and lending platform, emphasizing over-collateralization and no rehypothecation. Mallers shares his vision for Strike to democratize access to collateralized debt, enabling individuals to leverage their Bitcoin holdings for various financial needs.