Geoeconomics of Liberty: Winning the Race for Open Systems @matthew_pines of the @btcpolicyorg asserts that the 21st century’s defining struggle is between closed, authoritarian digital systems and open, democratic, freedom loving alternatives. Here, Bitcoin or AI aren’t merely investments; they’re the cornerstone of liberty’s arsenal. Scarce, portable, and censorship-resistant, Bitcoin offers democracies a strategic advantage: a neutral, incorruptible standard that resists manipulation and strengthens open exchange. Combine it with AI’s potential and resilient energy systems, and you have the makings of a “freedom-tech race.” Will the future be shaped by centralized surveillance and monetary control, or by decentralized tools that empower individuals and preserve democratic flourishing? At Imagine IF, Matt charts this geoeconomic frontier, and reminds us that liberty’s survival may hinge on the systems we choose to build today. Learn more about Imagine IF on Sept. 19-20: