In this episode, Kamal has a conversation with author and smart contract researcher Larry C. Bates on the psychological aspects and game theory surrounding Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and decentralization. Asking questions in the cryptocurrency space is one of the best tools people can use when conducting their own research and Mr. Bates asks many of these questions at a level most people do not take the opportunity to examine. The discussion with Mr. Bates also covers the economic and inflationary impacts of Bitcoin trading and hoarding cycles. If you don’t challenge your beliefs enough to ask yourself, “Is Bitcoin BS?”, you may be doing yourself a disservice. You can find Mr. Bates’ book here:https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Bull-Unilateral-Decentralized-Cryptocurrency/dp/1690023244Get your copy of #DeFi for the Diaspora at:http://www.kamalrhubbard.com/defi-for-the-diaspora-book/Sign up for the free CageChain Newsletter at:http://www.cagechain.ioLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices