In this episode, Cedric sits down with Paul Tarantino to talk about fiscal dominance, the return of zero interest bank reserve requirements, key drivers of hyperbitcoinization and why Bitcoin will be the last currency standing.

Paul Tarantino is the Director of Business Development at Byte Federal, the 7th largest Bitcoin ATM operator and manufacturer on the planet.  He is a founding member of the Florida Blockchain Business Association, Bitcoin Speaker and Educator, and Investor. Paul also assists Bitcoin companies looking to set up international operations in South and Central America in association with Carlos Miguel Rivas of El Salvador. His passions include his Family, Hard Money, Real Food, Tough Love, and Fly Fishing.

Fed whitepaper by Charles W. Calomiris dicsussed: Fiscal Dominance and the Return of Zero-Interest Bank Reserve Requirements

Sponsors:

• River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River.
• Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric

Affiliates:

• Use the code Matrix for a discount off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24 
• Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase.
• Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase!
• Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar. 

Follow Paul Tarantino on Twitter.

Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter

Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter

Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show.

And thank you for listening!