Bitcoin is a journey. Hosts Faris (economist) & Gordon (technologist) make the complex world of Bitcoin simple by interviewing experts & translating key concepts for the Bitcoin beginner. Need help? bitcoinbasics.help
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Bitcoin is a journey. Hosts Faris (economist) & Gordon (technologist) make the complex world of Bitcoin simple by interviewing experts & translating key concepts for the Bitcoin beginner. Need help? bitcoinbasics.help
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Episode 190 • 17 August 2023 • 43m and 1s
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