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Both speakers concur that humanity is at an unprecedented crossroads in financial history. The current system is fundamentally flawed, but the advent of Bitcoin and blockchain technology offers the possibility of a fairer, more transparent, and resilient economic order.
Simon advocates for individuals to "own their own money" and "save rather than spend," viewing Bitcoin as a long-term store of value rather than just a speculative asset. Bill emphasizes that mainstream adoption hinges on infrastructure development—crypto-friendly banks, scalable layer-two solutions, and privacy enhancements—that will eventually make traditional banks obsolete.