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Jim Epstein on Bitcoin, the Blockchain, and Freedom in Latin America

Feb 13, 2017 · 00:59:51
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  • Jim Epstein on Bitcoin mining in Venezuela and Latin America.
  • Bitcoin offers a way to import food amid economic crisis.
  • Takeaway: Blockchain technology has potential for property rights and lower costs.

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