Why Bitcoin is MORE Important Than AI | Eric Yakes

Bitcoin vs Quantum | Eric Yakes on AI, Nation-State Adoption & The Future of Bitcoin

Rob Wallace sits down with Eric Yakes, founder of Epoch VC, author of The 7th Property, and lead architect of the State of the Bitcoin Ecosystem 2026 Report. We dive deep into why Bitcoin is the most foundational innovation of our time, even in the age of AI.

🚨 Highlights from this interview:

✅ Is quantum computing a real threat to Bitcoin?

✅ 2026 macro outlook: gold rotation, nation-state adoption, and institutional buy-in.

✅ The AI-native future: what it means for Bitcoin, agent-based systems, and personal sovereignty.

✅ How inheritance from Boomers to Millennials could fuel Bitcoin’s next surge.

✅ Real-world Bitcoin VC strategy: last-mile infrastructure, mining heat reuse, and asset management.

You’ll learn about:

• Bitcoin as a neutral monetary system and geopolitical game-changer

• The myth of the 4-year cycle. Why gradual growth is the new normal

• AI agents + Bitcoin: The perfect synergy for autonomous systems

• Quantum computing FUD: facts vs hype, and what BIP-360 means for Bitcoin’s security

• How the media perception gap is shrinking and why Bitcoin is winning the ESG narrative