Bitcoin: Gradually, Then Suddenly With Parker Lewis | Relai Bitcoin Podcast #100

About this episode

Parker Lewis discusses his journey into Bitcoin, the implications of Bitcoin on global wealth, and his book 'Gradually, Then Suddenly'.

Parker Lewis is the Head of Business Development at Zaprite, a tool and a new way to collect Bitcoin payments online. Additionally, he’s also the Author of the book ‘Gradually, Then Suddenly’. In this conversation with Relai CEO Julian Liniger, Parker discusses his journey into Bitcoin, why he decided to work in Bitcoin companies, how Bitcoin will soon eat up all the world’s wealth, and what motivated him to write his book. You can follow Parker on X: https://x.com/parkeralewis You can buy Parker’s book here: https://academy.saifedean.com/product/gradually-then-suddenly-hardcover/?v=adab7b701f23 — 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Why Bitcoin community hubs are important 05:37 - Understanding Bitcoin and Parker’s book 12:25 - The problem with fiat money 19:00 - Bitcoin as a solution to economic issues 23:39 - Bitcoin as a store of value vs. a medium of exchange 29:29 - The future of Bitcoin payments 33:05 - Adoption and the acceptance of Bitcoin in businesses 39:14 - Parker’s Bitcoin allocation in his portfolio — Prefer to enjoy this show in audio format? Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/relai-bitcoin-podcast/id1543267066 Listen on Spotify…

People in this episode

Host: Julian Liniger

Guest: Parker Lewis

Topics covered

• Bitcoin
• economic issues
• Bitcoin payments
• fiat money
• store of value
• medium of exchange
• Bitcoin adoption

Keywords

• Bitcoin
• Zaprite
• Gradually, Then Suddenly
• Julian Liniger
• Parker Lewis
• economic issues
• fiat money
• store of value
• medium of exchange
• Bitcoin adoption

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zaprite, Relai AG, Apple Podcast, Spotify

Books & works: Gradually, Then Suddenly

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