Adrian Cercenia: Bitcoin is a superior savings technology | BFM059

Adrian Cercenia is a retired US Space Force and Air Force Officer with 21+ years of leadership experience. His area of expertise in Information Technology and Cybersecurity revolves around math, cryptography, data analysis, risk mitigation, and risk management. He discovered Bitcoin in 2011 but it was not until 2016 that he started his journey. First with shitcoins, before learning a couple of difficult (and expensive) lessons, and starting over in 2019 to truly go down the bitcoin-only rabbit hole

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Timestamps

00:00 - Adrian's Journey into Bitcoin 13:13 - Bitcoin as a Superior Savings Technology 35:23 - The Power of Self-Custody in Bitcoin 38:06 - Bitcoin: A Philosophical and Practical Exploration 44:46 - The Impact of Widespread Bitcoin Adoption on Society and Global Power Dynamics 55:03 - Challenges and Misconceptions in Bitcoin Adoption 1:12:10 - Personal Security and Storage of Bitcoin: Understanding the Spectrum of Options 1:16:51 - Prioritizing Personal Strength Over an Easy Life: A Core Belief Reinforced by Bitcoin