Cryptocurrencies are not reserved exclusively for investors of the younger generation, contrary to prevailing opinion. The existence of bitcoin is also known to the elderly, and what's more, they understand its structure and meaning. A perfect example of the above is Janusz Korwin-Mikke's high-profile speech at the 6th edition of the KryptoSilesia conference.
The politician, who has been associated with the Polish right wing for several decades, has his years on his shoulders, and this is an undeniable fact. However, since 82-year-old Janusz Korwin-Mikke, who admittedly sometimes falls asleep during live broadcasts, understood the importance of bitcoin for everyone's financial freedom, this proves that there is no age barrier when it comes to so-called "digital gold."
Korwin was one of the speakers at the 6th edition of the KryptoSilesia conference, organized by Kamil Predecki (Encyclopedia of Cryptocurrencies) and bitomat.com, which this time was held at the Silesian Museum in Katowice.
The announcement of the controversial politician as the person who will give his speech at the event initially elicited mixed opinions among the cryptocurrency community at X.
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However, Korwin's speech turned out to be surprisingly accurate and professional.
Sitting in the front row and listening to his lecture, I got the impression that what was happening was impossible. The auditorium was filled to capacity, everyone was focused on what Korwin was talking about, and he himself was "flowing" as if he was a regular guest at this kind of conference (and let's point out, this was his debut in this role!).
One of his observations was that, for the average Smith, delving into cryptocurrencies is something the traditional system doesn't teach, which is why so many people are afraid of this market.
There was also no shortage of his classic phrases against certain political systems, which the audience treated as an image element and part of the "show."
The purpose of Korwin-Mikke's speech was clear and understandable to all: Bitcoin offers us freedom and financial independence from any institutions in the traditional banking sector.
Let's hope we are entering the real 21st century.
Korwin's knowledge of the technological aspects of bitcoin's operation was also very positively surprising. This provides proof that Satoshi Nakamoto's invention is for everyone, not just Millenials or Generation Z people.
Like bitcoin, the use of Bitcoin ATMs does not involve advanced technological knowledge. Buying bitcoin is as simple a process as withdrawing money from a conventional ATM.
The protagonist of this article also repeatedly returned with memories to events that showed how the apparatus of power can rob citizens of their capital, such as the famous confiscation of gold in March 1933 by the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The most senior speaker also surprised with an interesting theory:
At the end, he thanked everyone for their attention and received thunderous applause from the audience.