Texas Forward Podcast

Ep. 20 - Decoding Bitcoin: What You Need to Know (w/ Lee Bratcher)

November 07, 2023 Texas Forward Party Season 2 Episode 20
Ep. 20 - Decoding Bitcoin: What You Need to Know (w/ Lee Bratcher)
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Texas Forward Podcast
Ep. 20 - Decoding Bitcoin: What You Need to Know (w/ Lee Bratcher)
Nov 07, 2023 Season 2 Episode 20
Texas Forward Party

Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council. The TBC helped spearhead two pieces of blockchain legislation that were passed in the 87th Legislative session and signed into law. Lee graduated with his Ph.D. in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Texas. Previously, he was a political science professor at Dallas Baptist University, teaching international relations and blockchain courses. 

Brian and Lee discussed all things blockchain, including:

  • The pitfalls of fiat currency and how Bitcoin can play a role in addressing them
  • How different countries across the globe are approaching Central Bank Digital Currencies 
  • The Environmental Impact of Bitcoin Mining in Texas and the role it plays in supporting the Electric Grid
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Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council. The TBC helped spearhead two pieces of blockchain legislation that were passed in the 87th Legislative session and signed into law. Lee graduated with his Ph.D. in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Texas. Previously, he was a political science professor at Dallas Baptist University, teaching international relations and blockchain courses. 

Brian and Lee discussed all things blockchain, including:

  • The pitfalls of fiat currency and how Bitcoin can play a role in addressing them
  • How different countries across the globe are approaching Central Bank Digital Currencies 
  • The Environmental Impact of Bitcoin Mining in Texas and the role it plays in supporting the Electric Grid