This conversation from the Black Blockchain Summit features a deep discussion between Lamar and Andreas Antonopoulos, a renowned Bitcoin advocate, focusing on Bitcoin’s origins, philosophy, and future. Andreas shares how he discovered Bitcoin in 2012 through a technology-focused article and was captivated by its potential for freedom and social justice rather than quick financial gain. Early Bitcoin adopters were a diverse, ideologically driven community, attracted by the technology’s promise rather than profit. Over time, as Bitcoin gained mainstream attention, the influx of institutional investors diluted its original ideals, shifting focus toward financial speculation and legitimacy in traditional markets.
