Bitcoin's halving event, which occurs every four years, is bullish as it limits the supply of Bitcoin and increases its scarcity. Bitcoin has become harder than gold, making it the most scarce and hardest asset. Natalie Brunell, host of the Coin Stories podcast (@natbrunell), joins the Futures Edge show to discuss Bitcoin and its potential as a store of value. She explains to podcast hosts Jim Iuorio (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jimiuorio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Bob Iaccino (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Bob_Iaccino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) the concept of the halving and its bullish impact on Bitcoin's price. Natalie compares Bitcoin to gold, highlighting Bitcoin's scarcity and its potential to outperform gold as a store of value. She also discusses the institutional adoption of Bitcoin through ETFs and the potential for more companies to allocate Bitcoin to their balance sheets in the future. She emphasizes self-custody's empowerment and praises Bitcoin's decentralization and resistance to hacking and corruption. We explore the flaws of the current monetary system and the potential of Bitcoin to create a fairer and more transparent financial system. She discusses the importance of education and open-source development in the Bitcoin community.

Key Takeaways:

-Institutional adoption of Bitcoin through ETFs has legitimized Bitcoin and is driving demand, particularly from retail investors.

-Bitcoin is seen as a better store of value than gold due to its improved qualities and potential for higher returns.

-The institutional adoption of Bitcoin is expected to increase over the next six to twelve months, as more companies allocate Bitcoin to their balance sheets. Bitcoin's potential for widespread adoption is expected to increase with more time, education, and support from big companies.

-Self-custody of Bitcoin allows individuals to have control over their wealth and protects against confiscation, manipulation, and debasement.

-Bitcoin's functionality as a medium of exchange is facilitated by secondary layer protocols like the Lightning Network.

-Bitcoin's decentralization and resistance to hacking make it a secure and trustworthy asset.

-Privacy tools are needed to protect individuals' financial transactions and prevent surveillance by third parties.

-Bitcoin has the potential to create a fairer and more transparent financial system by eliminating intermediaries and corruption.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Childhood Memories

07:16 The Bullish Nature of the Bitcoin Halving

15:00 Bitcoin vs. Gold: Comparing Store of Value

25:23 Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin through ETFs

26:30 The Need for Education and Understanding about Bitcoin

27:22 The Potential of Bitcoin as a Store of Value

28:00 The Importance of Self-Custody in Bitcoin

30:09 The Functionality of Bitcoin and the Use of Lightning Network

36:09 The Need for Privacy Tools in Bitcoin

43:25 The Decentralization of the Bitcoin Network

49:19 The Role of Education in Bitcoin Adoption

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