Podcaster Joe Rogan and OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman expressed optimism for Bitcoin, highlighting its potential to become a universal viable currency. They also expressed concerns about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), fearing they could lead to increased government surveillance and control over individuals’ spending habits. Altman, who also serves as founder of Worldcoin, said the shift to a 'technologically enabled world,' including Bitcoin, could help reduce corruption.