How XRP and XLM are Positioning to Lead the New Programmable Money Era

How XRP and XLM are Positioning to Lead the New Programmable Money Era

Published: January 29, 2026

Duration: 24:47

In this episode, Paul Barron pulls back the curtain on the rapid shift toward a world of programmable money, where the rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and tightening U.S. legislation threaten to redefine the boundaries of financial privacy. As government control tightens, Barron navigates the "sovereignty stack"—a strategic survival kit for the modern age that balances the timeless security of precious metals with the cutting-edge autonomy of decentralized finance (DeFi). From the growing influence of gold-backed stablecoins to the non-negotiable necessity of self-custody, this conversation is a high-stakes roadmap for anyone looking to preserve their financial fr...