My Conversation with the New York Times about Bitcoin

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They have enjoyed mocking and ridiculing bitcoin investors during the large, nasty price drawdowns during bear markets. And they have pushed a narrative that bitcoin is only used by terrorists and drug dealers. They know this stuff is not true, yet they have published the nonsense anyways. But every once in a while, I come across someone in the mainstream media that is intellectually honest. These rare individuals are genuinely curious about bitcoin and want to better understand why so many people have become fans of the asset. That is why I was excited to talk to New York Times columnist Ross Douthat when he invited me to come on his podcast to discuss bitcoin. Ross hosts wide-ranging conversations on his show “Interesting Times” and I have always found him to be someone doing their best to understand the world around them. Our conversation was published yesterday and you can watch it here: I took two things away from this conversation. First, it has been awhile since I have had to explain the basics of bitcoin, including “what is bitcoin?,” “why is bitcoin valuable to the average person?,” and “who uses bitcoin?” It is easy for bitcoiners and professional investors to get stuck in an echo chamber. We think everyone knows about bitcoin, understands the pros/cons, and is making sophisticated capital allocation decisions. That is obviously not the case. Ross really pushed me to explain bitcoin in simple terms for an audience that may not know a single thing about bitcoin. This was fun to do and hopefully my answers resonated with his listeners. Second, Ross raised a number of complex questions in the second half of the interview. How does bitcoin thrive in a world of inflation or deflation? How should we think about the President’s family and their intimate involvement in bitcoin? What are the inherent risks with investing in bitcoin vs traditional assets? I have spent a lot of time thinking about the nuances of bitcoin, including how it interacts with investment portfolios, geopolitics, and the economy. This part of the conversation was where Ross and I were able to exchange different opinions and perspectives. I think many of you will find it interesting to hear how Ross thinks about bitcoin and the pros/cons. You can read the transcript and New York Times article by clicking here. My goal in doing this interview was to spread the word about bitcoin to an audience that is unlikely to have spent much time on it, along with represent the bitcoin community well to the New York Times listeners. There are things I probably could have explained better, but hopefully I did a good enough job to make folks proud of the progress we have collectively made. Spend a few minutes today listening to the conversation and let’s show the New York Times how passionate and engaged the bitcoin community is. Hope you all have a great end to your week. 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