Summary
MMA fighter Renato “Money” Moicano endorses Ludwig von Mises and Austrian economics after his UFC win, leading to a surge in popularity of Mises’s books. Moicano advocates for Bitcoin, decentralization, and a distrust of fiat currency. He also requests his fight-finishing bonus in BTC. Jordan Peterson praises Moicano’s speech, emphasizing the overlap between deadly boxers and economic philosophy.
Key Points
1. Renato “Money” Moicano urged his fans to read Ludwig von Mises’s books, leading to a surge in popularity of Mises’s writings.
2. Moicano expressed his love for Bitcoin and decentralized finance, opting to receive his fight-finishing bonus in BTC.
3. The MMA fighter’s endorsement of Austrian economics and Bitcoin has sparked interest in these concepts among his fans, leading to increased downloads of Mises’s books and discussions about economic philosophy.