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How do you write a book about Bitcoin and China? Roger Huang tells all - Beyond The Beat EP #23


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Roger Huang is the author of "Would Mao Hold Bitcoin" and a Forbes contributor. He has been writing about Bitcoin since early 2014.


In episode 23, Pedro Solimano talks to Roger about his recent visit to El Salvador. He draws back the curtain, and tells his boots-on-the-ground experience in Bitcoin country! We dive into NOSTR, why the media is fading into a truly decentralized social media platform, and of course, his book!


Bitcoin meets China. An invigorating read on one of the world's most overlooked early-day Bitcoin countries. 


Episode chapters:

  • 0:00 intro
  • 1:13 Is El Salvador a true bitcoin country?
  • 3:48 They love Nayib Bukele
  • 7:39 People are still learning how to use bitcoin in El Salvador
  • 11:03 Who are you? Forbes contributor Roger Huang
  • 17:32 Nostr - The bitcoin maxi social media network
  • 26:43 Crypto needs better interface - Decentralised social media
  • 30:57 Communities on Nostr are more libertarian
  • 35:43 I follow news by specific crypto reporters
  • 41:40 The story of "Would Mao Hold Bitcoin?"
  • 53:47 Publishing a book of your own
  • 1:03:39 Book recommendations

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