Phil Champagne: Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto? (And Why It Doesn't Matter)
In this episode, we're joined by Phil Champagne, software engineer turned Bitcoin historian and author of two essential Bitcoin books: "The Book of Satoshi" and "Bitcoin versus Altcoin." Phil takes us through his fascinating journey from traditional finance and real estate to Austrian economics, precious metals, and ultimately Bitcoin. Discover why he decided to preserve Satoshi Nakamoto's writings before they became lost to history, and learn his perspective on Bitcoin's superiority over thousands of altcoins.
Original recording date: July 2nd, 2024
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction & Phil's Journey: From Real Estate to Austrian Economics
03:22 - Dismissing Bitcoin as "Internet Money" & What Changed His Mind 04:38 - Discovering Satoshi's Writings & The Decision to Preserve History 09:04 - Why Satoshi HAD to Disappear: Bitcoin's Decentralization Masterplan 37:50 - Bitcoin vs. Altcoins: The 99.9% Test for Long-Term Storage
44:38 - The Future: Layer 2 Solutions & Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Bitcoin
48:35 - Essential Advice for Bitcoin Newcomers & Must-Read Books
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