Pascal Huegli: Why Bitcoin Beats Fiat Everytime
In this episode of the Bitcoin Journeys Podcast, I am joined by Pascal Huegli, a Swiss Bitcoin journalist, author, and host of the "Less Noise, More Signal" podcast, whose journey from aspiring soccer pro to economics enthusiast unlocked the world of sound money. With a background in Austrian economics and monetary theory, Pascal offers profound insights into Bitcoin's revolutionary potential, drawing from his personal evolution from sports enthusiast to crypto expert.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and start of Pascal's Bitcoin journey
01:30 - Early life: From soccer to academic awakening and reading passion
05:12 - Language skills and experiences in Brazil
09:03 - Cultural insights and global empathy
14:20 - Post-exchange thirst for economic knowledge
17:06 - Discovering Bitcoin with Patrick Byrne at Mises University
19:23 - Scholarium studies and Austrian economics deep dive
20:59 - Key differences: Austrian individualism vs. Keynesian aggregates
28:11 - Bitcoin's interdisciplinary appeal and why it resonated
34:28 - Assessing Bitcoin's long-term adoption and feasibility
40:20 - Balancing risk aversion with Bitcoin enthusiasm
45:34 - Living in a fiat world while pursuing Bitcoin goals
49:26 - Exploring intelligent leverage in Bitcoin
54:27 - Closing: Book, podcast, and where to find Pascal
Follow Pascal:
X (Twitter): @pahueg
Podcast: Search "Less Noise More Signal" on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts
Book: Available on major platforms (e.g., Amazon) under Pascal Huegli
Follow Me:
X: @stephan_zimm
Instagram: @bitcoinadvisory
