Nick Szabo, a prominent figure in the cypherpunk movement, is set to join Samson Mow's company, Jan3, as its chief scientist. The announcement was made on January 9, 2025, with Szabo tasked to lead research on Bitcoin's impact on monetary policy, international trade, and global adoption. Szabo emphasized the importance of decentralization and trust minimization as solutions to the inefficiencies of legacy financial systems, advocating for Bitcoin as a foundational element of a new global financial structure. His addition comes at a time when various nations, such as Bhutan and El Salvador, are increasingly adopting Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Bhutan, for example, reportedly holds around 11,600 BTC, valued at approximately $1 billion. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions about the establishment of cryptocurrency reserves in regions like Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City. Mow has predicted that a significant surge in Bitcoin's price will follow its potential breakthrough past the $100,000 mark, driven by increasing government debts and diminishing public trust in traditional financial institutions.

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