Scarce Assets E017: Avik Roy – Then They Fight You
September 4, 2024
Scarce Assets is a podcast from Onramp Media hosted by Andy Edstrom and Jesse Myers. In this episode they speak with Avik Roy of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity about bitcoin, economic-freedom policy, and his outlook on the political landscape.
Scarce Assets, a podcast from Onramp Media hosted by Andy Edstrom and Jesse Myers, features Avik Roy of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity. The conversation walks through Roy's scenario analysis of bitcoin's political path, how political will can form, protecting the ability to convert fiat to bitcoin, strategic bitcoin reserves, and FREOPP's work on economic-freedom policy. Scarce Assets is editorial commentary from Onramp and is not investment advice.
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction to Avik Roy 8:54 - A message from Onramp 9:36 - “Then They Fight You” scenario analysis 22:21 - Pain as a precursor to political will 28:27 - Protecting the ability to convert fiat to BTC 32:05 - The importance of getting people off zero 34:40 - Strategic bitcoin reserves 39:01 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody 40:29 - Promoting economic freedom for all Americans 44:24 - FREOPP's focus & activity 51:09 - Actionable opportunities for change 1:00:11 - The Freedom & Progress Conference 2024 1:04:02 - Outro
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the guest on Scarce Assets E017?
Avik Roy of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) joins hosts Andy Edstrom and Jesse Myers.
What scenario analysis does Avik Roy present in the episode?
Roy lays out his scenario analysis (9:36) and argues that pain can be a precursor to political will (22:21). This is the show's framing, not investment advice from Onramp.
What does the episode say about bitcoin policy and reserves?
Segments cover protecting the ability to convert fiat to bitcoin (28:27) and strategic bitcoin reserves (34:40).
What is FREOPP and what does it work on?
Roy discusses FREOPP's focus and activity (44:24), promoting economic freedom (40:29), and actionable opportunities for change (51:09).
This episode is editorial and educational content. Onramp does not provide tax, legal, or investment advice. Bitcoin is volatile and may lose value. Past performance does not guarantee future results.