Decentralising Freedom: Bitcoin & Nostr

Ben Arc is an open-source developer and an advocate in the Bitcoin and Nostr ecosystems.

In this episode, we discuss the shift from centralised platforms like Twitter to decentralised systems, discussing how Nostr allows users to control their data and build communities without corporate interference. We get into Bitcoin’s evolution, synthesising Libertarian and Socialist ideologies, the future of soft currencies, and the role of CBDCs in global economies. We also talk about the cultural significance of local currencies like the Welsh pound, the importance of free speech in a digital age, and how AI is transforming daily life.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:06:00 - Work/Life Balance
00:12:55 - ChatGPT & AI
00:15:30 - Nostr
00:21:00 - Time Dilation
00:24:50 - Bitcoin Dogma
00:29:00 - Audience Capture
00:33:45 - Libertarian and Socialism
00:39:10 - Bitcoin Capitalism
00:44:00 - The Future of Fiat
00:49:00 - CBDCs vs. Privacy
00:55:00 - Welsh Language & Cultural Identity
01:00:29 - Zaps in Nostr
01:10:30 - Future of Nostr
01:20:50 - Free Speech Tools
01:30:45 - E-Cash Mints
01:40:00 - Censorship Resistance
01:50:30 - Leveraging AI
02:00:00 - Bitcoin and IoT
02:30:50 - Nostr Adoption

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