What happened last week. pic.twitter.com/Z0HWHwpuxc
— John McAfee (@officialmcafee) May 21, 2019
McAfee’s Life on the Run
The outspoken bitcoin bull’s DGAF disposition. | Source: Giphy
In their announcement, McAfee and his wife describe living on the run and hiding from the government. The software mogul also informs followers that the couple’s brief social media absence was because of an incoming raid.
Can’t Keep John McAfee Down
The outspoken presidential longshot is also a fugitive who will face arrest upon return to the U.S. But McAfee – a bitcoin perma-bull – refuses to let any government keep him down. Following the couple’s announcement today, McAfee posted characteristic crypto advice on Twitter.
He addressed the bitcoin price, suggesting that people who ask him when bitcoin is trading at $7,900 whether they should wait to buy it sound more ridiculous than he looks while getting his hair processed.
“If you like bitcoin, buy it. Who cares whether it’s at $15 or $1,500 or $10,000. If it’s a good deal, f***ing buy it. End of story.”
He then promised to show everyone his hair after it’s done.
Short term versus long term investing. pic.twitter.com/BsJ2FBdNcu
— John McAfee (@officialmcafee) May 21, 2019
Although McAfee and his wife describe their podcast as a chronicle of the couple’s unconventional lives, one major theme is sure to touch on the benefits of decentralized money. If McAfee holds bitcoin, no matter where he goes, he can always use it. Governments may be able to seize the couple’s house, boat, and bank accounts, but they can’t stop bitcoin. At least not without shutting down the internet. Incidentally, McAfee recently expressed an interest in Dogecoin.
Craig Wright vs. McAfee
McAfee is reasonably popular in crypto land. But still, some argue that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were not designed to help people circumvent taxes or laws. Among them is controversial figure Craig Wright.
Wright, who registered a copyright on the Bitcoin white paper this morning, is one of McAfee’s most vocal opponents. Wright will undoubtedly argue that McAfee’s podcast will slow mass adoption and increase the public perception that bitcoin’s primary use is for tax evasion and other nefarious purposes.
McAfee Doesn’t Give a F**k!
My hair. And a comment on @theemrsmcafee’ odd humor. pic.twitter.com/a5RxEWqGgO
— John McAfee (@officialmcafee) May 21, 2019
For those who might disparage McAfee’s unconventional methods of bitcoin evangelism, the presidential candidate has a message:
“As if I give a flying f**k what you think!”
Controversial, outspoken, and intelligent, John McAfee’s podcast is sure to attract a broad audience. But will the McAfee podcast “highlight” the advantages of a decentralized economy and fuel mass adoption or the opposite? Only time will tell.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in the article are solely those of the author and do not represent those of, nor should they be attributed to, CCN.