Tatiana Koffman is an investor and finance-tech thought leader with experience in investment banking, venture capital, and digital assets. She founded Moonwalker Capital and authored Myth of Money, a popular newsletter and book.

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🕑 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin and Personal Journeys

05:14 - Realizations About Money and Value

10:55 - The Fragility of Financial Systems

15:32 - Entrepreneurship as a Necessity

21:04 - Bitcoin as a Solution to Financial Challenges

29:13 - The Historical Context of Hyperinflation

34:01 - Bitcoin's Scarcity and Production Costs

38:20 - Bitcoin vs. Traditional Assets in a Mobile World

42:50 - Reflections on Traditional Finance Careers

45:35 - The Rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies

48:31 - Overcoming Skepticism Towards Bitcoin

ℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARY

Bram Kanstein and Tatiana Koffman explore the fragility of traditional finance and why Bitcoin is a crucial alternative. Tatiana shares how growing up in post-Soviet Russia shaped her perspective on money and trust. This discussion covers:

• How financial crises expose the instability of traditional banking
• Why inflation is often misrepresented, fueling economic uncertainty
• The necessity of entrepreneurship for financial independence
• How Bitcoin serves as a hedge against failing financial systems
• The resistance people have toward learning new financial models
• The impact of central bank digital currencies on monetary freedom

This conversation dives into financial literacy, the evolving concept of money, and why Bitcoin empowers individuals to take control of their wealth.