Why Bitcoin Will Take Over The World: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong | Uncommon Knowledge

Recorded on March 13, 2024.

Despite a tumultuous and volatile marketplace; scandals, arrests, and bankruptcies at rival digital exchanges; and social issues disrupting his own company, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is a devout believer in digital currencies and the power of the blockchain. In this interview, Armstrong describes how he co-founded Coinbase, explains the basics of how digital currencies work, and responds to criticisms of cryptocurrency from Warren Buffet and others.

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[ConorChepenik]

The host did an incredible job showcasing both sides and engaging in fair debate with an open mind. Bravo

[a.s.clifton]

If anyone ha asked me the one subject that would never be discussed on Uncommon Knowledge, crypto would have headed the list. Peter Robinson is the best intellectual interviewer we have. He approaches this subject with the same skepticism people of my generation (I’m 64) expect. At the same time he injects an enthusiasm to be expected of our generation’s grandchildren. Well done, Peter.

[NZEverydayInvestor]

Such a classy interviewing style. Articulate, polite, open…

[EE-gykf]

BTC is the hardest and most pure form of money humanity has ever discovered.

[dbongo]

I admire Brian's restraint. I could never be so diplomatic when talking about the Incompetent Congress or the Criminal Fed.

[cheebug]

It’s cool watching people begin to understand bitcoin. I get to relive the excitement vicariously

[madfish]

I've had a Coinbase account for a few years, and knew of this guy just a little. But never heard him in depth. My respect for him has shot up big time. He's brilliant.

[jaredlopez]

Managers in corporations should stay out of politics, religion, etc. I love that Armstrong took a stance on that.

[tonywright]

The best interview I have seen in regard to Bitcoin. Fantastic conversation. It has left me so much more knowledgeable and confident in Bitcoin.

[JeDxDeVu]

Bitcoin is not crypto. It’s Bitcoin and everything else. If you think Bitcoin is like any other crypto and that the words are interchangeable then you have lots of work ahead of you.

[WhiteCloud]

Outstanding choice for a guest. It's good to shake things up a bit.

[glenw]

BA seems like a very thoughtful guy. This interview is a win in my book.

[thorarthurddz]

The reason Bitcoin has value is that it’s a decentralized network with its own bearer asset, meaning that it’s a scarce and transmittable money that is backed by energy and user-run nodes. It’s the world’s most decentralized and immutable database, and allows people to bring their money with them globally and send it around the world at the speed of light in a non-custodial way

[funkyseven]

Coming over out of my Bitcoin bubble a bit to see these comments and my goodness.. reminds me just how early we are in this transition

[meinking]

Nice to see the Boomers and normies are finally getting some solid information on crypto. Well done Uncommon Knowledge. Better late than never.

[ninobach]

You really have to respect the open mindedness from the interviewer

[davidanalyst]

this is hilarious. "Pretend we have a functioning congress" lolz. sometimes this guy is the best part of the vid.

[aimhigh]

This is so good. The hoover institution tackling crypto is much needed.

[dd-owpe]

hats off to interviewer .. extremely difficult subject for non-technical person

[gilkennedy]

Im in crypto since 2017, have a Coinbase account since, never really took time to listen to Brian....I'm impress