Podcast: Bitcoin as a Long Volatility Hedge

Tyler and Dylan discuss the effect of debt on younger generations and the future outlook for bitcoin throughout 2021.

August 6, 2021 01:48 pm

In the latest episode of Blockworks’ “Generational Arbitrage,” host Tyler Neville speaks with founder of 21st Paradigm, Dylan LeClair.

Tyler and Dylan discuss Bitcoin as a long volatility hedge, opportunity cost, the effect of debt on younger generations and the future outlook for bitcoin throughout 2021.

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