Bitcoin: Prudent Investment or Pricey Gamble?

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Blake challenges guest Noah D. Buxton, Co-Founder and CEO of The Network Firm, to make the case for Bitcoin’s lasting value. They explore the nature of money, the complexities of digital scarcity, the inevitability of tokenized real-world assets, and the forces driving institutional interest in cryptocurrency. This candid exchange offers insights into what truly underpins Bitcoin’s worth, how regulators and investors view it, and why blockchain technology is poised to reshape finance as we know it. Whether you’re a skeptic or believer, this discussion reveals the evolving landscape of digital assets.

(Originally recorded on December 12, 2024, on Earmark Webinars+)


Chapters
  • (00:52) - Bitcoin's Current Market Status
  • (02:09) - Understanding Bitcoin's Value
  • (05:26) - The Functions and Qualities of Money
  • (06:39) - Bitcoin as a Store of Value
  • (22:37) - Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies
  • (30:19) - Debating Bitcoin's True Value
  • (31:21) - Real Estate vs. Bitcoin
  • (31:48) - The Greater Fool Theory
  • (33:18) - Bitcoin's Use Cases and Misconceptions
  • (34:04) - Government Involvement in Bitcoin
  • (38:27) - Decentralization and Wealth Distribution
  • (43:57) - The Future of Digital Assets
  • (50:56) - Conclusion and Future Discussions
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LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/noahbuxton

Learn more about The Network Firm

Website: https://www.thenetworkfirm.com/about-us

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Creators and Guests

Noah Buxton
Guest
Noah Buxton
Noah is Co-founder and CEO of The Network Firm and a recognized expert in crypto and digital assets. Noah co-created the world’s first application of real-time attest tech in 2018 and was one of Accounting Today's "Ones to Watch" in 2020. Noah is a member of the AICPA and a former member of the California Bar. Since 2018, he has served the AICPA's Digital Assets Working Group and leads The Digital Chamber of Commerce's Accounting Taskforce.
Bitcoin: Prudent Investment or Pricey Gamble?
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