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Crypto Daily 3@3 - 10.17 | Does Bitcoin Institutionalization Threaten Cypherpunk Values? pscp.tv/w/cHi4vTE0Nzc1…
What are we talking about:

The last 24 hours, Bitcoin Twitter has been in a wide ranging debate about 1) the relative importance of censorship resistance, sound money and other attributes; 2) what impact institutionalization has on the underlying cypherpunk values at root
My takes:

1. I don't understand why there would be a debate about censorship resistance vs. sound money principles. They're not opposing forces.

2. There *IS* an inherent tension in the alliance of an existing financial power structure and this new system.
Speaking further to this inherent tension: there is an inevitable deal with the devil for everyone.

Financial institutions getting into bitcoin are getting involved with a system that threatens the old system that has given them power and wealth; BTC advocates risk co-option
At the same time, that inherent tension doesn't mean that these forces can't co-exist. I tend to think that it is strategic to align with financial interest, as the threat to power of government power is even stronger and citizens + business vs gov is more likely to win.
Last note...this shit was a way more productive use of our debate-y energy than validating the attention business model of some particular folks by endlessly chattering about who was invited to speak at what conference. Good job team.
To get the original source material on this conversation, check out the @MessariCrypto linkboard featuring @TheStalwart @nic__carter @anguschampion @APompliano @gladstein @LucasNuzzi @udiWertheimer and more.

Really great stuff.
@MessariCrypto @TheStalwart @nic__carter @anguschampion @APompliano @gladstein @LucasNuzzi @udiWertheimer Last note.

1. This will be available as a podcast in probably about an hour, wherever you listen.

2. Probably my favorite 3@3 yet. Check it.
@MessariCrypto @TheStalwart @nic__carter @anguschampion @APompliano @gladstein @LucasNuzzi @udiWertheimer "Does Bitcoin Institutionalization Threaten Cypherpunk Values?"

Podcast now live. Grab it wherever you podcast for your commute. nlwcrypto.libsyn.com/episode-1017
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