# #90 - Bitcoin and the Nature of Freedom

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Podcast: [The Sovereign Life with Dale Warburton](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sovereign-life-with-dale-warburton-6341247)
Published: 2025-07-03T15:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whybitcoinshow/episodes/90---Bitcoin-and-the-Nature-of-Freedom-e351tge
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## Resource

In this thought-provoking episode, I dive into the heart of Bitcoin’s ethos: freedom. Bitcoin’s decentralized, open protocol empowers individuals to take control of their financial destiny, free from centralized gatekeepers. But with great freedom comes a paradox—people will use this open system to create products and services we might not always like, from Bitcoin custodians to NFTs and the latest wave of Bitcoin Treasury Companies. How should we navigate this tension? I explore the philosophical and practical implications of Bitcoin’s permissionless nature, asking: Is true freedom about embracing even the developments we disagree with? Join us as we unpack the trade-offs, examine the role of custodians, the frenzy around NFTs, and the rise of Bitcoin Treasury Companies, and discuss how to think critically about Bitcoin’s evolving ecosystem while staying true to its liberating core. Need a hand with self-custody? Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠session ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with me to get your Bitcoin security house in order.

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