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In this episode of the Programming Lions podcast, investor and expert Chad Blackburn joins us to simplify complex financial topics related to blockchain, bitcoin, and fiat currency for Gen Alpha kids. Chad shares his personal finance upbringing, concerns about national debt, and insights on alternatives like Bitcoin versus traditional financial systems. The discussion delves into the nature of fiat money, the implications of national debt, and preparing for financial challenges. With relatable analogies and practical advice, Chad emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and encourages kids to understand and secure their financial future through responsible saving and investing. Tune in to learn about Bitcoin mining, digital assets, and the potential impact of these technologies on the future
economy.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadblackburn/
TIMELINE
00:00 Intro
00:32 Meet Chad
01:15 Journey into Bitcoin
04:50 National Debt
07:10 Fiat Money
15:12 Origins of Bitcoin
20:27 Bitcoin Mining
20:42 Role of Miners
21:31 Energy and Economics
24:45 Decentralization
25:10 Bitcoin vs. Traditional Systems
27:54 Communism and Centralized Banking
28:45 Meme coins and Crypto Equities
31:23 NFTs and Digital Assets
33:38 Bitcoin as Freedom Tech
36:21 Practical Advice
39:09 Final Thoughts
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In this episode of the Programming Lions podcast, investor and expert Chad Blackburn joins us to simplify complex financial topics related to blockchain, bitcoin, and fiat currency for Gen Alpha kids. Chad shares his personal finance upbringing, concerns about national debt, and insights on alternatives like Bitcoin versus traditional financial systems. The discussion delves into the nature of fiat money, the implications of national debt, and preparing for financial challenges. With relatable analogies and practical advice, Chad emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and encourages kids to understand and secure their financial future through responsible saving and investing. Tune in to learn about Bitcoin mining, digital assets, and the potential impact of these technologies on the future
economy.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadblackburn/
TIMELINE
00:00 Intro
00:32 Meet Chad
01:15 Journey into Bitcoin
04:50 National Debt
07:10 Fiat Money
15:12 Origins of Bitcoin
20:27 Bitcoin Mining
20:42 Role of Miners
21:31 Energy and Economics
24:45 Decentralization
25:10 Bitcoin vs. Traditional Systems
27:54 Communism and Centralized Banking
28:45 Meme coins and Crypto Equities
31:23 NFTs and Digital Assets
33:38 Bitcoin as Freedom Tech
36:21 Practical Advice
39:09 Final Thoughts
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