When Bitcoin Gets You Unbanked with Rob Segers | EP.070
In this episode we are joined by Rob from BitSaga about his unique journey in the Bitcoin space. Rob shares the challenges faced when Stripe blocked his payment gateway, leading to a viral moment that propelled his business. The conversation also delves into the broader implications of banking control and the dystopian reality of being unbanked, highlighting the importance of Bitcoin as a freedom technology.
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Chapters
00:00 Rob's Bitcoin Journey: From Payment Gateway to BTC Advocate
09:51 The Impact of Price on Bitcoin Adoption
20:01 The Unbanking Experience: Rob's Stripe Saga
29:57 The Dystopian Reality of Banking and Control
34:52 The Systemic Issues of Banking and Deplatforming
38:50 The Inevitable Collapse of Traditional Financial Systems
42:05 The Fragility of Freedom in Information Flow
45:58 The Call to Action for Bitcoiners
50:55 The Duality of Hope and Realization in Bitcoin
54:02 The Role of Nostr in Free Speech and Communication
59:55 The Importance of Freedom in the Bitcoin Journey
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