Understanding Cryptocurrency (Ft. The Blockchain Socialist)
A podcast featuring The Blockchain Socialist (TBS) discussing the pros and cons of blockchain technology and misconceptions about cryptocurrency. We critique libertarian narratives about Bitcoin, banking, and Web 3 mythology. After interrogating the problems of the crypto world and addressing the problems with Bitcoin and Ethereum , TBS tells us about the ways in which cryptocurrency and blockchain technology can be used by leftist activists and the role it could play in a sociality society. Support 1DIme on Patreon at patreon.com/OneDime Check out The Blockchain Socialist Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Blockchain Socialist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBSocialist Blockchain Socialist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-1mdEL40Jsen6T8oDlXoSw Blockchain Socialist Blog: http://theblockchainsocialist.com/ TIMESTAMP: 1:40 What is Cryptocurrency actually? 7:30 Bitcoin vs Ethereum 15:45 Bitcoin vs US Dollar myth 22:32 Bitcoin and the Environment 27:00 The Decentralization myth 31:20 Cryptocurrency is not a monetary system 35:32: How the Left can Benefit from Blockchain 37:53 Crypto vs Imperialist Sanctions 48:40 Funding Leftist Orgs 59:00 Other Positive Uses of Blockchain 1:05:38 Co-operatives 1:12:32 Mutual Credit Systems 1:19:48 Blockchain Democracy 1:34:48 Blockchain in Socialism To get access to exclusive podcast episodes and my discord, you can support 1Dime Radio and the 1Dime channel by becoming a Patreon! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDime Thanks to all of my Patreon Supporters!