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Banking on Bitcoin (1:24:00)
Bitcoin is the most disruptive invention since the internet, and now an ideological battle is underway between fringe utopists and mainstream capitalism. Bitcoin's early pioneers sought to blur the lines of sovereignty and the financial status quo. After years of underground development Bitcoin grabbed the attention of a curious public, and the ire of the regulators the technology had subverted. After landmark arrests of prominent cyber criminals Bitcoin faces its most severe adversary yet, the very banks it was built to destroy.
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Bitcoin and Blockchain 101: Why the Future Will Be Decentralized (17:00)
A crash course in the history of money, the birth of Bitcoin, and blockchain technology.
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The Bitcoin Experiment (39:59)
Following the global economic crisis, more and more people are questioning the way global markets function. Some are turning to decentralized payment systems like bitcoin in an attempt to regain control of the economy. But what is bitcoin? How will it impact the way we do business and can bitcoin really challenge the banks’ monopoly and democratize society? Since 2009, the value of the bitcoin has varied by several million per cent. The currency has been linked with criminal networks and shady business. But despite the warnings, bitcoin has gone from obscure program to billion industries. Currently there are about 100,000 Bitcoin transactions per day. In comparison, Visa alone has 4,000 transactions per second. This has led people to question if the system will work on a large scale. Amund Sjølie Sveen takes us on a road trip across Scandinavia to learn more about bitcoin blockchains and digital currencies. Along the way he seeks out environments and meets people who have a relationship with Bitcoin, as users, lawyers, government officials, enthusiasts and sceptics.
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The Bitcoin Gospel (48:54)
What if we could create money ourselves, without the need for banks? Money that can’t be forged, that will appreciate rather than depreciate, and that can be used worldwide without transaction costs. It exists, and some people consider it to be the digital version of gold: bitcoin. This program examines where the bottom line lies, now that this globally disruptive currency has grown to maturity. Is bitcoin the blueprint for fair money, separated from banks or states, or the largest pyramid scheme ever?
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Crypto: A Beginner's Guide (8:00)
Cryptocurrencies, decentralised finance and blockchain technology—what do these terms really mean? The Economist’s finance correspondents guide us through the key concepts of crypto.
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Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain (33:00)
A dangerous fad or key building block for a decentralized world?
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Crypto Decoded (53:10)
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From Bitcoin to NFTs, crypto is making headlines, but what exactly is it, and how does it work? Experts go beyond the hype and skepticism to unravel the social and technological underpinnings of crypto--exploring how it came to be and why this new technology may change more than just money. Distributed by PBS Distribution.
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Decentralized Finance (39:51)
Viewers will be introduced to the world of decentralized finance and the many different aspects of it. Cryptocurrencies are only the beginning as innovators and developers have started to penetrate almost every traditional finance solution. Decentralized alternatives are becoming more popular over time and giving people who are traditionally left behind a chance to make use of financial instruments as well. We will start with a short history of the field and how the field has been developing over time. This will give the viewers a proper introduction and help them to understand what they might be expecting. We will then look in depth into cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, fiat bridges, DExs and more. What You Will Learn: Techniques and examples, as well as risks of different technology which investors should understand. How decentralized applications are opening up basic financial services to a wider public and how they are securing your investments. DeFi solutions for those who like to invest in decentralized products and want to reduce their risks.
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Does America Need a Digital Dollar?: A Debate (50:59)
Since the creation of Bitcoin, the first open-source, digital currency, in 2008, the use of cryptocurrency has skyrocketed in use. Unlike traditional money, which is minted and regulated by a national government, cryptocurrency, or crypto, is unregulated and free of government oversight. Digital currency has become so popular that central banks in more than 80 countries have begun the process of gearing their monetary systems in that direction. Supporters applaud this trend and want the United States to adopt a digital dollar. Such a move, they argue, would modernize banking and serve as a check against the growth of crypto. It would also, they contend, create a safe, new means of exchange, help "unbanked" Americans gain access to the digital economy, and ensure that the dollar retains its preferred global standing. Opponents, however, caution that digital currency is fraught with problems and subject to wild fluctuations in value. A digital dollar, they argue, would be risky, liable to hacking and privacy breaches, and give federal regulators unprecedented access to personal bank accounts. Does America need a digital dollar? Audio only.
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