In this wide-ranging episode, we journey through the technological and regulatory evolution of Bitcoin, blockchain, and Web3. Drawing from Marc Andreessen’s foundational Why Bitcoin Matters, ARK Invest’s on-chain analytics, Chainalysis’s crime insights, VanEck’s blockchain innovation report, the BIS’s financial stability analysis, and Japan’s Web3 White Paper 2024, we explore how crypto is transforming global finance, identity, and governance. From solving the Byzantine Generals Problem to forming DAOs and issuing stablecoins, we tackle the promise and pitfalls of decentralization. Join us as we break down complex trends—from tax reform and tokenization to NFTs and unhosted wallets—and connect the dots between ideology, infrastructure, and global digital policy. Whether you're crypto-native or just Web3-curious, this episode is your essential guide to understanding the next chapter of the internet.