Cryptocurrency has become a tool for freedom, especially under authoritarian regimes and in restrictive economies. Further, its censorship resistance has also proven valuable even in what many consider to be liberal democracies, as seen during Canada’s Freedom Convoy in 2022.
Paz Gómez, an analyst at Econ Americas, joins this episode to discuss her new book, When Crypto Makes Sense: A Guide to Use Cases for Liberty. In her book, she breaks down the fundamentals of crypto, outlines practical investing basics—from understanding the ecosystem to managing risk—and explores four real-world use cases tied to liberty.
In the episode, Gómez also explains why every currency depends on confidence to function. She points to examples such as Ecuador’s central bank digital currency experiment and the rise of stablecoins to illustrate why decentralized assets better support privacy and monetary sovereignty. She also highlights how noncustodial tools preserve crypto’s original promise by reducing reliance on intermediaries and heavily regulated platforms.
Recommended Links
Buy the book When Crypto Makes Sense by Paz Gómez.
Subscribe to the Econ Americas Substack to access full chapters.
“Demelza Hays: Get on Crypto Train or Get Left Behind,” podcast by Fergus Hodgson.
If you would like to book a consultation with Paz Gómez, please sign up here.
