S16 E40 · 2:22:21 · 22 Aug 2025
S16 E40: Cory Klippsten on Bitcoin Culture & Maximalism
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Cory Klippsten is the CEO of Swan Bitcoin and has a long history in both traditional finance and the Bitcoin space. In this two-part episode, he talks about why Bitcoin is winning and how the culture around it has changed.
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