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Borrow Dollars, Hold Bitcoin: The Debasement Play with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo
Natalie Brunell is joined by Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Co-Founder & CSO of Ledn (www.ledn.io/natalie), to demystify Bitcoin-backed loans. We discuss:
- What is a Bitcoin-backed loan?
- Why are the interest rates so high compared to other loans?
- What if Bitcoin's price drops when you take a loan?
- Shorting fiat currency and going long digital property aka Bitcoin
- Origin story of Ledn
- Escaping socialism in Venezuela
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⚡ *Ledn* is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks and no monthly payments. Get .25% off your first loan -- Learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie
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*IN THIS COIN STORIES EPISODE*
00:00 What is Ledn? And what are Bitcoin-backed loans?
2:55 Rates vs traditional debt; cost of capital
6:00 Gemini Bitcoin Credit Card | Bitwise | Ledn Bitcoin-backed Loans
7:37 Why demand for BTC loans is rising
12:10 How Ledn loans work (mechanics)
17:49 Loan-to-value (LTV) explained in plain English
19:56 Speed Wallet | Bitkey | The Bitcoin Way | Genius Academy
21:46 Planning tools & $500 minimums
26:32 30-year Bitcoin mortgage?
29:25 Mauricio’s Venezuela origin story
39:17 UAE vs Venezuela: why corruption kills oil wealth
41:36 US & Europe live in a fantasy world
43:54 Mauricio's vision: $1T bitcoin-credit market, global parity
*OTHER RESOURCES*
Natalie Brunell’s website https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/
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Producer: Aron Bender https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/
Editor: Silas Foley
📄 LEGAL & RISK DISCLOSURE
1. No Financial Advice: This content is for entertainment purposes only and not intended as financial, legal, or tax advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor. Always consult a professional.
2. Sponsored Content & Affiliate Links: I may receive compensation when you use them, which helps support the channel at no additional cost to you.
3. Crypto Risk Warning: Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and speculative. Risks include loss of capital, extreme price swings, and lack of regulatory protection.
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5. Accuracy & Timeliness: All content reflects personal opinion and is based on available information at the time of recording. No guarantees are made regarding accuracy or future performance.
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