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How Crypto is Reshaping The Global Political Landscape

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Sam Lyman, Director of Public Policy at Riot Platforms, discusses the disruptive potential of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency as tools to decentralize power. He highlights the generational shift that may influence the regulatory landscape as more tech-savvy policymakers rise to positions of influence. He also discusses how miners using excess energy (that would otherwise be wasted) could support future energy demands.

Key Takeaways:

  • The generational divide in understanding cryptocurrency

  • How the U.S. and its political leaders compare to other nations in AI policy and innovation

  • Bitcoin’s role in energy sustainability and misconceptions of miners’ environmental impact

  • Why gold and Bitcoin need to be accumulated together

Guest Bio: Sam Lyman is a DC policy wonk working at the intersection of technology and global affairs. Currently he’s a Director of Public Policy at Riot Platforms. He’s also a contributor at Forbes reporting on crypto and policy.

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The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!

Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.

The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.

Music by: Ari Dvorin

Produced by: Sam Laliberte

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Sam Lyman, Director of Public Policy at Riot Platforms, discusses the disruptive potential of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency as tools to decentralize power. He highlights the generational shift that may influence the regulatory landscape as more tech-savvy policymakers rise to positions of influence. He also discusses how miners using excess energy (that would otherwise be wasted) could support future energy demands.

Key Takeaways:

  • The generational divide in understanding cryptocurrency

  • How the U.S. and its political leaders compare to other nations in AI policy and innovation

  • Bitcoin’s role in energy sustainability and misconceptions of miners’ environmental impact

  • Why gold and Bitcoin need to be accumulated together

Guest Bio: Sam Lyman is a DC policy wonk working at the intersection of technology and global affairs. Currently he’s a Director of Public Policy at Riot Platforms. He’s also a contributor at Forbes reporting on crypto and policy.

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About this Show:

The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!

Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.

The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.

Music by: Ari Dvorin

Produced by: Sam Laliberte

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