USC Grad Goes Viral for Bitcoin Post! Why She Says Bitcoin is Hope for Gen Z and "The Girlies"

In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie interviews Halston Valencia, a recent USC graduate who gained attention for her Bitcoin-related tweet. Halston shares her journey into the world of Bitcoin, which began with a realization of the flaws in the traditional financial system during her business economics studies. She discusses how reading Lynn Alden's "Broken Money" was a turning point, leading her down the Bitcoin rabbit hole. Halston differentiates Bitcoin from other cryptocurrencies, emphasizing its decentralized nature and its potential as a moral economic movement rather than a get-rich-quick scheme. She and Natalie explore strategies for making Bitcoin more accessible to Gen Z, including the use of short-form content and compelling storytelling, highlighting Bitcoin as a source of hope and a means to reclaim time and financial freedom. The conversation also touches on the broader adoption of Bitcoin and its increasing acceptance on a national level.