April 17, 2025
#1532 Natalie Brunell, Marty Bent, Thomas Pacchia | Bitcoin Will Be The Global Reserve Currency
The Pomp PodcastAbout this episode
Natalie Brunell is the Host of Coin Stories, bitcoin educator, and journalist. Marty Bent is the Founder of TFTC - a media company focused on bitcoin, and Managing Partner of Ten31. Thomas Pacchia is the Founder of PubKey - a bitcoin themed bar in New York City. This conversation was recorded at Bitcoin Investor Week in New York. In this conversation we talk about their journey into bitcoin, balancing bitcoin adoption vs the ethos of bitcoin, bitcoin vs US dollar, what success looks like for bitcoin, and thoughts of the rest of the crypto market. ======================== Today’s episode is brought to you by Consensus. Consensus, crypto’s longest-running and most influential event, is coming to Toronto this May 14-16, 2025. Curated by CoinDesk, Consensus will welcome 20,000 builders, investors, policymakers, and pioneers shaping the future of the digital economy. From understanding Bitcoin’s potential amid regulatory shifts to exploring the latest innovations in digital assets and infrastructure, Consensus is your best bet to unlock market-moving intel, make meaningful connections and get business done. You can’t afford to miss it. As a listener of The Pomp, get smarter and get 15% off registration with the code POMP. Register now at go.coindesk.com/pomp ======================== Polkadot is a scalable, secure, and decentralized blockchain technology aimed at creating Web3. Created by Gavin Wood, co-founder of Ethereum, Polkadot empowers users to build decentralized applications with ease. Backed by industry leaders, making it a preferred choice for big names, Polkadot stands out as a leading choice for investors seeking a reliable, future-proof solution in the growing world of Web3 technology. Learn more at https://polkadot.com/. ======================= Pomp writes a daily letter to over 265,000+ investors about business, technology, and finance. He breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand language while sharing opinions on various aspects of each industry. You can subscribe at https://pomp.substack.com/ ======================= View 10k+ open startup jobs: https://dreamstartupjob.com/ Enroll in my Crypto Academy: https://www.thecryptoacademy.io/