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Isaiah Jackson: Argues Bitcoin as a peaceful protest—trusting in math rather than potentially flawed leaders.
Raoul Pal: Views Bitcoin as a call option on the future, with valuation milestones reflecting increasing societal influence.
Lyn Ulbricht: Honors Ross Ulbricht’s original vision for Bitcoin as “freedom,” advocating for its potential to facilitate a freer and more private society.
Hester Purse (SEC): Urges regulators to recognize the community’s organic development and to support innovation.
The Broader Significance of Bitcoin
Multiple speakers underscore Bitcoin’s revolutionary nature—not just as a technological marvel but as a social and political force. It is described as:
- A tool for individual sovereignty (Machado, Voorhees)