WiM027 - The Story of Bitcoin in India with Sunny Ray

Sunny Ray joins me for a conversation about the story of Bitcoin in India.

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Transcript:

OUTLINE
00:00:00 “What is Money?” Intro
00:00:05 NYDIG
00:01:22 Why India is Relevant to Bitcoin
00:03:57 Sunny’s Story
00:14:01 Sunny’s Relationship with Money
00:20:29 The Persistent Illusion of Fiat Currency
00:28:10 Why Isn’t Bitcoin “The Thing” in India?
00:33:02 India’s Affinity for Gold
00:39:06 India’s Battle with Bitcoin
00:51:12 Defending the Principles of Bitcoin
00:56:00 Bitcoin: The Destroyer of Central Banks
01:05:22 Facing Off with The Indian Central Bank
01:12:17 Wrongfully Arrested for Being in Bitcoin
01:20:20 The Battle for Bitcoin in India Today
01:28:04 Regulatory Clarity on Bitcoin in India
01:33:06 A Pivot into Philosophy
01:44:22 Relationship of Bitcoin and Consciousness
01:49:43 The Influence of Fiat on Consciousness
01:55:44 Sunny’s Life Philosophy
02:03:33 Sunny’s Vision for His Future

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