Summary

In this conversation, Kevin Schellinger interviews Anthony Broderick, a long-term crypto supporter and founder of Lucid Labs. They discuss Anthony's journey into cryptocurrency, the evolution of Bitcoin, and the economic theories surrounding hard money and fiat currency. The conversation delves into the intrinsic value of Bitcoin compared to gold, the future of money, and the role of central banks in the current economic landscape. Anthony also introduces Lucid, a multi-chain DeFi hub that facilitates governance and liquidity across various blockchain ecosystems.

Chapters

00:00 Anthony's Journey into Crypto

08:20 Flaws in Traditional Economic Metrics

16:59 Bitcoin as a Solution to Fiat Currency

24:21 The Limitations of Gold and the Importance of Trust

29:08 Investing in the Real Economy for Long-Term Stability

35:37 The Potential Crash of Stock Markets

39:38 The Issues with the Current Financial System

41:38 The Potential Collapse and the Search for Alternatives

44:35 The Future of Money: Algorithmic Stablecoins Based on the Internet Tech Stack

01:12:53 Lucid: Enabling Multi-Chain DeFi