Sam Lyman, Director of Public Policy at Riot Platforms, discusses the disruptive potential of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency as tools to decentralize power. He highlights the generational shift that may influence the regulatory landscape as more tech-savvy policymakers rise to positions of influence. He also discusses how miners using excess energy (that would otherwise be wasted) could support future energy demands.

Key Takeaways:
The generational divide in understanding cryptocurrency
How the U.S. and its political leaders compare to other nations in AI policy and innovation
Bitcoin's role in energy sustainability and misconceptions of miners' environmental impact
Why gold and Bitcoin need to be accumulated together