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From Gold to Fiat to $100K Bitcoin | What Happened In 1971? | Beyond Bitcoin

September 15, 2025·15m

Show Notes

In 1971, Nixon severed the dollar from gold—launching 50 years of debt, inflation, and inequality. This “Nixon Shock” broke money’s foundation and set the stage for Bitcoin: money with rules, not rulers. If you’ve ever wondered why Bitcoin exists, it all starts here.



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