How The Dollar Became The Hyperpower Currency

<p>In this episode of Bitcoin Spaces Live, hosts Christian Keroles (@ck_snarks) and P (@phjlljp) are joined by Alex Gladstein (@gladstein) and Matt Odell (@odell) to discuss Alex's recent article for Bitcoin Magazine, "The End of Super Imperialism", where Alex provides a fantastic rundown of how the U.S. dollar became the global standard, and how the U.S. essentially "rug pulled" the entire world by abandoning the dollar's convertibility to gold.</p> <p>0:00 More exciting information on the upcoming Bitcoin 2022 Conference!</p> <p>1:29 The basis for Alex Gladstein's work and a look at the book, Super Imperialism.</p> <p>7:49 Parallels between the current landscape and the early part of the 20th century.</p> <p>16:59 Looking back at the US policy around gold since the Bretton Woods system.</p> <p>26:50 The legacy of colonialism and slavery; situating resources and stores of value through history.</p> <p>30:44 Comparing Bitcoin adoption in the west versus countries like India.</p> <p>33:37 The looming financial danger and the possible action that will be taken by governments.</p> <p>36:24 High adoption rates outside the US and some of the reasons for this.</p> <p>40:22 Some of the supposed vulnerabilities of Bitcoin at present.</p> <p>43:39 How Bitcoin might be able to help Afghan citizens in their current predicament.</p> <p>49:36 Further thoughts on Executive Order 6102.</p> <p>50:41 The role of Bitcoin aiding the revolution in Cuba!</p> <p>53:04 Bitcoin and inflation; thoughts for managing the dynamic in Nigeria.</p> <p>1:00:46 Exciting news about the work that Alex is currently working on.</p> <p>1:03:23 Comparisons between Bitcoin adoption in the US and Europe.</p> <p>1:07:39 Final words from Alex about continued learning and further resources.</p> <p>Read Alex's article here: <a href= "https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/bitcoin-replacing-us-super-imperialism"> https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/bitcoin-replacing-us-super-imperialism</a></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;">-------------------------------