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title: "EP #32 Why Cryptocurrency Is Still Relevant in 2023 w/ Bill Barhydt"
description: In this episode, Bill and Peter discuss the basics of crypto, how to get involved in the crypto world, and how the banking system will evolve.
---

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# [EP #32 Why Cryptocurrency Is Still Relevant in 2023 w/ Bill Barhydt](https://www.diamandis.com/podcast/bill-barhydt)

 Written by [Peter H. Diamandis](https://www.diamandis.com/podcast/author/peter-h-diamandis) | Mar 16, 2023 7:00:00 AM

In this episode, Bill and Peter discuss the basics of crypto, how to get involved in the crypto world, and how the banking system will evolve.

## You will learn about:

- 21:09 | The 101 of Cryptocurrency
- 50:51 | Building Confidence In A System That Is Fully On The Internet.
- 1:20:17 | What Will Be The Tipping Point When Crypto Takes Over?

Bill Barhydt is the founder and CEO of Abra, an all-in-one mobile wallet that allows its customers to buy, sell, trade, store, and borrow cryptocurrency. Barhydt is a serial entrepreneur who has worked with NASA, the CIA, and Goldman Sachs.

### Resources

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