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Episode 36: Confronting Crypto (Part 1)

• Bella Goode • Episode 36

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Cryptocurrency is more than hype—it’s transforming how money, power, and corruption move in America. In this episode, Bella Goode kicks off her Confronting Crypto series with a crash course on how Bitcoin and Ethereum really work, and why they matter to democracy. From blockchain to smart contracts, discover what’s behind the jargon, the promise, and the peril of digital money in the 21st century.


Key Takeaways To Listen For

  • Why cryptocurrency was created and the three key promises it offers
  • Bitcoin: How it works, why it’s called “digital gold,” and what makes it revolutionary
  • Ethereum: The App Store without gatekeepers, smart contracts, and decentralized finance (DeFi)
  • The promise of privacy, convenience, and global access vs. the risks of the “wild west”
  • How crypto is already reshaping power and accountability and what to watch for next


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Host: Bella Goode

Bella is a former Republican turned democracy advocate raised by middle class parents in Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Syracuse University and the University of Pennsylvania with a masters of business administration from Wharton and a Masters Degree in Positive Psychology.

Career wise, Bella spent 20 years with American Express in New York and 20 years as an entrepreneur. She started and sold a fitness business that grew to 180 locations worldwide.

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