Bitcoin Meets the Liberty Factor
In a surprising but exciting turn of events, former Texas Republican congressman and celebrated libertarian figure Ron Paul has become the proud owner of his very first Bitcoin (BTC). The coin, presented by Bitcoin Foundation board member and the mastermind behind Ballet Crypto, Bobby Lee, was handed to Paul during a memorable lunch at the Litecoin summit 2019.
Gifted with Style
On November 2, Bobby Lee announced the special gift, emphasizing that the Bitcoin is encased in a luxurious gold-plated wallet—because who said cryptocurrency couldn’t have a little bling? The wallet isn’t just any wallet; it was custom-designed for Dr. Paul. As Lee shared, “It was a special serial number AA000820 to match his birthday! And he loves the #Gold color.” Talk about a thoughtful gift!
The Wallet of the Future
For those wondering, the wallets produced by Ballet Crypto are quite distinctive; they are non-electronic physical wallets designed for the cold storage of cryptocurrency. Imagine a credit card but cooler—these wallets contain the wallet’s passphrase beneath a scratchable layer. If you’re the kind who likes to keep things on the low-tech side, this could be your jam.
Libertarian Ideals Unite
As if the gift wasn’t enough to get the libertarian hearts racing, the event featured Litecoin founder Charlie Lee, who chimed in on the trio’s shared beliefs. He stated, “We are all #libertarian — personal liberty and #freedomofmoney.” Given Paul’s history of challenging the status quo, it’s a conversation that perhaps even the most traditional financial institutions wouldn’t want to eavesdrop on.
A Clash of Perspectives
Paul’s acceptance of Bitcoin starkly contrasts with the views of certain U.S. politicians. For instance, Congressman Brad Sherman, notorious for his criticism of digital currencies, proclaimed, “Cryptocurrency either doesn’t work, … or it does achieve its objectives perhaps and displaces the U.S. dollar.” Clearly, not everyone is on the Bitcoin bandwagon!
However, some representatives echoed a more positive sentiment, celebrating Bitcoin’s 11th birthday as a milestone for technological innovation and privacy. Who knew a birthday could stoke such a debate?
