Episode 36: Confronting Crypto (Part 1)

Send us Fan MailCryptocurrency 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 ForWhy cryptocurrency was created and the three key promises it offersBitcoin: How it works, why it’s called “digital gold,” and what makes it revolutionaryEthereum: 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 nextResources Mentioned In This EpisodeCoinbaseKrakenCash App | Apple App Store and Google Play StoreDappRadarUniswapOpenSeaAaveRedditNikeVisaJoin the CommunitySubscribe to Surviving Trump on Substack to keep me churning. substack.com/bellagoodepodcastKnow someone who thinks Project 2025 won’t affect them? Share this episode. Help them see the full picture.Join me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SurvivingTrump?Join me on X  https://x.com/bella_good3658Join me on Linked In   Https://www.linkedin.com/in/survivingtrumpSupport the showBella Goode is a pseudonym — but the voice, research, and mission are all real. A Republican turned Democrat advocate in 2016, I was raised by middle class parents in Pennsylvania.  I’m a former marketing executive, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner with an MBA from Wharton and a Master’s in Psychology from Penn. I spent decades telling stories in the business world; now I use those skills to connect the dots in American politics.I’m here because the truth matters — and because the stakes have never been higher. Surviving Trump isn’t lighthearted. It’s clarity, evidence, and a fight for the future of our democracy.Follow my blog on Substack https://survivingtrumppodcast.substack.com