“authority, not truth makes legitimacy... it is truth, not authority that makes legitimacy with Bitcoin.” - Erik Cason
Today we dive into a fascinating piece at cryptosovereignty.org by Erik Cason diving into the very concept of sovereignty, and how Bitcoin, in comparison to the legacy system, is not merely revolutionary, but messianic. Truth, not authority, is the only source of legitimacy.
Check out the original article with tons of other stuff to explore at the link below:
https://cryptosovereignty.org/the-political-theology-of-bitcoin/
For another few hours diving into this idea, listen to the most recent Raleigh Bitcoin Podcast where we talk all about it:
https://anchor.fm/raleigh-bitcoin-meetup/episodes/Novus-Ordo-eemr9t
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